Darius Washington, III leads a balanced attack to beat Rockledge

By Team Reports Jan 29, 2024, 7:03am

Recap: Orlando Christian Prep Warriors vs. Rockledge Raiders

The Orlando Christian Prep Warriors won the last time they faced the Rockledge Raiders, and things went their way on Thursday too. Orlando Christian Prep came out on top against Rockledge by a score of 51-42. The win made it back-to-back wins for Orlando Christian Prep.

Orlando Christian Prep's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Darius Washington, III, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds. Marc Ekiri was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with eight rebounds and two steals.

Despite the loss, Rockledge still got an impressive performance from Ryan Blount, who scored 24 points along with six rebounds. Blount hasn't dropped below 15 points for eight straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Mark Christian, who scored four points along with five rebounds and five blocks.

Orlando Christian Prep's victory bumped their record up to 17-3. As for Rockledge, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7.

Orlando Christian Prep will face off against Mater Lakes Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Mater Lakes Academy is ranked 13th, while Orlando Christian Prep is ranked 14th). As for Rockledge, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Eau Gallie at 7:30 p.m. Eau Gallie has now lost 13 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 8.