Lee Park Prep had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Hickory Grove Christian Lions on Tuesday, falling 68-37. The Knights were down 57-24 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Lee Park Prep's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cole O' Donoghue, who posted nine points. Isaac Watkins was another key player, earning five points along with three blocks and two steals.
Hickory Grove Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tristan Nelson out in front who went 6 for 11 en route to 17 points plus six assists. The dominant performance also gave Nelson a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (83%). Another player making a difference was Miles Allen, who went 6 for 11 en route to 15 points plus seven assists.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lee Park Prep will welcome Providence Classical at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Lee Park Prep will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will host Queen's Grant at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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