Basketball Recap: Lee Comes Up Short at Home Against Oakwood Academy
By Team Reports
Nov 15, 2024, 6:38am
Basketball Recap: Lee Generals vs. Oakwood Academy Mustangs
Lee couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Oakwood Academy Mustangs by a score of 62-59 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Generals have suffered since January 5th.
Oakwood Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Austin Germono out in front who went 8 for 17 en route to 27 points plus two steals. Germono's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Jadon Williams was another key player, going 5 for 7 en route to 11 points plus seven rebounds and three steals.
Oakwood Academy's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lee won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Huntsville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lee is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Oakwood Academy, they will head out to face off against Grissom at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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