Excelsior Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Eno River Academy Bobcats and fell 65-28. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Flying Lions of the 46-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Despite the loss, Excelsior Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Arihanna Williams dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. That was a full 50% of Excelsior Classical Academy's points, marking the third time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Shadiamond Francis Service, who had two points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Leiden Schofield had an outrageously good game for Eno River Academy as she went 12 of 21 on her way to 24 points and five rebounds. The dominant performance gave Schofield a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sadie Olson, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine assists.
Excelsior Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Eno River Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Excelsior Classical Academy will challenge Vance Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Eno River Academy, they will take on Roxboro Community at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Roxboro Community will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Eno River Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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