Basketball Recap: Uplift Ascend Prep Skates Past Varsity Opponent with Ease

Uplift Ascend Prep came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Varsity Opponent, posting a 48-21 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in January.

Uplift Ascend Prep's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from TJ Washington, who posted 23 points. Those 23 points gave Washington a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Keldon Green, who scored 14 points.

Uplift Ascend Prep's victory bumped their record up to 3-9.

Uplift Ascend Prep will take on Newman International Academy in a holiday battle at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 77.4 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Varsity Opponent, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 60-28 loss against Marine Military Academy on the 12th.