Kerr-Vance Academy lost against Oxford Prep back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans fell to the Oxford Prep Griffins 52-47. The defeat continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Griffins: they've now lost seven in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Kerr-Vance Academy lost, don't look at M.J. Wright. Despite the final result, he had 14 points plus eight rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Lj Siplen, who had 15 points along with two steals.
Even though they lost, Kerr-Vance Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.
Oxford Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Josh Juntunen out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Juntunen also racked up four offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in November of 2023. Michael Cox was another key player, scoring nine points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Kerr-Vance Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Oxford Prep, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Kerr-Vance Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 63-34 defeat against Faith Christian on the 22nd. Oxford Prep has also already played their next game, a 67-64 win against East Wake Academy on the 22nd.
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