The Excelsior Charter Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Excelsior Charter will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Excelsior Charter blew past Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy 85-61 on Wednesday. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Academy of Careers & Exploration). They blew past PAL Academy, posting a 77-23 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagle as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Excelsior Charter's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 53.7 points. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Excelsior Charter was able to grind out a solid victory over Academy of Careers & Exploration in their previous matchup back in January, winning 62-51. The rematch might be a little tougher for Excelsior Charter since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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