The Blacksburg Wildcats will head out on the road to square off against the High Point Academy Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Blacksburg has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Blacksburg is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They pulled ahead with a 70-69 photo finish over Brashier Middle College Charter on Thursday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Cameron Cobb continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 23 points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Saad Lavender, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.
Blacksburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Meanwhile, High Point Academy entered their tilt with Landrum on Tuesday with 12 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 13. They put the hurt on the Cardinals with a sharp 76-52 win. The Grizzlies have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 20 points or more this season.
High Point Academy pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 80.5 points per game. As for Blacksburg, their record is now 5-10.
Blacksburg came out on top in a nail-biter against High Point Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2019, sneaking past 62-59. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was High Point Academy's Isayah Owens, who went 12 of 17 on his way to 25 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Blacksburg to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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