Basketball Game Preview: Durham Academy Cavaliers vs. Ravenscroft Ravens

By Team Reports Feb 7, 2024, 5:10am

Preview: Durham Academy Cavaliers vs. Ravenscroft Ravens

After two games on the road, Durham Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Ravenscroft Ravens at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.

On Tuesday, Durham Academy was able to grind out a solid win over North Raleigh Christian Academy, taking the game 62-53.

Durham Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but JJ Wilcox led the charge by dropping a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Joshua Dorsette II was another key contributor, scoring 19 points.

Meanwhile, Ravenscroft came up short against Cary Academy on Tuesday and fell 66-57.

Durham Academy's victory bumped their record up to 16-13. As for Ravenscroft, their loss dropped their record down to 15-11.

Durham Academy took a serious blow against Ravenscroft in their previous meeting back in January, falling 69-36. Will Durham Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.