This season hasn't been kind to the Dupo Tigers, who are still winless after their 11th matchup. They were outmatched by La Salette Academy at home and fell 47-16. Dupo was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-4.
La Salette Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Eamon Martin out in front who scored eight points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Martin hasn't dropped below two steals for seven straight games. Another player making a difference was Andrew Sick, who scored ten points along with three steals.
Dupo dropped their record down to 0-11 with that loss, which was their ninth straight at home. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 21.6 points per game. As for La Salette Academy, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dupo will take on Lebanon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. La Salette Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Clifton Central at 2:30 p.m. on January 20th. Clifton Central is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 56.5 points per game.
