The Corliss Trojans scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They managed a 79-74 victory over Excel Academy of South Shore. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Corliss found their leader in underclassman Joshua Pegues, who scored 27 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Pegues has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyrie Strange, who scored 16 points.
Despite the defeat, Excel Academy of South Shore saw an underclassman step up: Tyrone Campbell scored 23 points along with eight steals. It was the first time this season that Campbell scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Kenard Mason, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists.
Even though they lost, Excel Academy of South Shore were working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Corliss' victory bumped their record up to 3-13. As for Excel Academy of South Shore, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2.
Corliss does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Excel Academy of South Shore also has no future games currently scheduled.
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