The Elite Prep Academy Eagles's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 39-38 victory over Crooms Academy. For Elite Prep Academy, this counts as revenge for the 44-38 loss Crooms Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2022.
Among those leading the charge was D'Angelo Henry, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Deontae Givens-West, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Elite Prep Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Crooms Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Elite Prep Academy will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on January 30th. As for Crooms Academy, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Warner Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 25th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Warner Christian Academy is ranked 654th, while Crooms Academy is ranked 678th).
