Excelsior Classical Academy entered their tilt with Emerson Waldorf on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Gnomes by a score of 70-61. The Flying Lions have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Gnomes, too.
Excelsior Classical Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tyler Hill out in front who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Hill's afternoon made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Jason Maldonado was another key player, dropping a double-double with 15 points and ten boards.
Flying Lions
| 11/20/25 @ Emerson Waldorf | 70-61 |
| 11/19/25 @ Triangle Math & Science | 57-54 |
| 11/17/25 vs The Hawbridge School | 78-40 |
Excelsior Classical Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 23 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Excelsior Classical Academy's record now sits at 3-1. As for Emerson Waldorf, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Excelsior Classical Academy and Emerson Waldorf will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Flying Lions see the court they'll take on The Hawbridge School at 7:00 p.m. on December 1. As for Emerson Waldorf, their break will end when they face Cristo Rey Research Triangle at 7:00 p.m. on December 4.
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