Elite Scholars Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lake Oconee Academy Titans. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Royal Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 50-44 back in November of 2024.
Elite Scholars Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Eric Batchelor, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 11 points and five rebounds, and Xavier Charles-Jones, who posted ten points in addition to five assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was Desmond Rose, who had six points and nine rebounds.
Lake Oconee Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cole Sandoval led the charge by putting up five points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Canon Mullen, who posted 12 points and six rebounds.
Elite Scholars Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Lake Oconee Academy, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3.
Elite Scholars Academy will challenge Manchester at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Manchester is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 68 points per game this season. As for Lake Oconee Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 52-35 victory against Georgia Military College on the 4th.
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