Erskine Academy got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They skirted past the Belfast Lions 52-50. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in January.
Despite the defeat, Belfast saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Trevin Ripley went 8 for 11 on his way to 23 points and eight rebounds. Kaiden Benjamin was another key player, putting up ten points along with six boards and five assists.
With the victory, Erskine Academy broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-3. As for Belfast, their loss was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2.
Erskine Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 38-34 win against Waterville on the 21st. As for Belfast, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, an 81-51 victory against Lisbon on the 21st.
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