On Saturday, the Epiphany Falcons beat the Thales Academy Apex Titans 59-52.
Thomas Lathan was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 25 points and 16 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Epiphany's points. Cole Furniss was another key player, posting 13 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Epiphany smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Despite the defeat, Thales Academy Apex saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Gradyn West went 9 for 13 en route to 22 points. With that strong performance, West is now averaging an impressive 16 points per game. Another player making a difference was Devin Cockerham, who went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus six rebounds.
The victory got Epiphany back to even at 2-2. As for Thales Academy Apex, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Epiphany will head out to challenge Cape Fear Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cape Fear Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.5 points per game this season. As for Thales Academy Apex, they will head out on the road to take on Triangle Math & Science at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thales Academy Apex is facing Triangle Math & Science at the right time seeing as Triangle Math & Science is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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