LBJ Austin had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the St. Stephen's Episcopal Spartans 60-31 on Friday. The Jaguars pushed the score to 49-19 by the end of the third, a deficit the Spartans cut but never quite recovered from.
LBJ Austin got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ja Shawn Waters out in front who earned 11 points plus six steals. Marquis Murry Ii was another key player, going 5 for 9 en route to 10 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
LBJ Austin was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Stephen's Episcopal only posted six.
Despite the loss, St. Stephen's Episcopal had strong showings from Brady Lason, who scored eight points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks, and Benson Sparrow, who posted ten points in addition to seven rebounds.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. LBJ Austin will welcome Austin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. LBJ Austin will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for St. Stephen's Episcopal, they will host Savio at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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