Preview: Oconee Christian Academy Warriors vs. Laurens Academy Crusaders
Oconee Christian Academy is 0-3 against Laurens Academy since January of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Oconee Christian Academy Warriors will be playing at home against the Laurens Academy Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. Laurens Academy took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Oconee Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.
Oconee Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They strolled past Barnes Academy with points to spare, taking the game 61-45. The victory was just what Oconee Christian Academy needed coming off of a 53-24 loss in their prior match.
Oconee Christian Academy can attribute much of their success to Carson Duncan, who scored 13 points along with seven assists and five rebounds, and Daniel Frick, who scored 21 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Frick has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Chuck Brooks, who scored nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, things could have been worse for Laurens Academy, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 40-25 loss to Newberry Academy on Tuesday.
Oconee Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Laurens Academy, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Oconee Christian Academy came up short against Laurens Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 44-38. Will Oconee Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
