The East Central HomeSchool Patriots won the last time they faced the Ezekiel Academy Knights, and things went their way on Tuesday too. East Central HomeSchool put the hurt on Ezekiel Academy with a sharp 60-39 victory. Given East Central HomeSchool's advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 167th, while Ezekiel Academy is ranked 368th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
East Central HomeSchool's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Knox Cooper, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Those 14 points set a new season-high mark for him. Greyson Boyd was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
East Central HomeSchool has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Ezekiel Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Central HomeSchool will take on Wiregrass at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ezekiel Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Tuscaloosa Home Educators at 7:30 p.m.
