Winning is just a little bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 21 to 11 on the offensive boards, a fact The Burlington School Spartans proved on Thursday. They strolled past Central Carolina Prep with points to spare, taking the game 66-47. Given The Burlington School's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked tenth, while Central Carolina Prep is ranked 227th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
The Burlington School's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zion Walker led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. It was the first time this season that Walker pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ty Outlaw, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Central Carolina Prep lost, one person who can't be blamed is Andre Pierre. Despite the final result, he scored 19 points. Aaron Pierre was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
The Burlington School's win bumped their record up to 21-12. As for Central Carolina Prep, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-17.
The Burlington School and Burlington Christian Academy will face off at 7:00 p.m. on February 9th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The Burlington School knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past six contests -- so hopefully Burlington Christian Academy likes a good challenge. As for Central Carolina Prep, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Oak Hill Academy - Red at 7:15 p.m. on February 9th. One thing working in Oak Hill Academy - Red's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 14 contests.
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