The DeMatha Stags scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past The Heights, posting a 106-67 victory at home. The result was nothing new for DeMatha, who have now won nine games by 20 points or more so far this season.
DeMatha's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Malcolm Thomas, who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds. The matchup was Thomas' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Derek (Beau) Daniels was another key contributor, scoring 19 points.
DeMatha pushed their record up to 14-3 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.3 points per game. As for The Heights, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeMatha will take on Bishop Ireton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in their respective states (Bishop Ireton is ranked 12th in Virginia, while DeMatha is ranked eighth in Maryland). As for The Heights, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. John's at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in St. John's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matches.
