Newberry Academy's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 56-33 margin over Oconee Christian Academy. The high flying offensive effort was a huge turnaround for Newberry Academy considering their 25-point performance the game before.
Oconee Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Derek Pierce, who scored six points along with two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Frick, who scored ten points along with six rebounds.
Newberry Academy has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-10 record this season. As for Oconee Christian Academy, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 8-9.
Newberry Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Cambridge Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Cambridge Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 187 points over their last three contests. As for Oconee Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against King Academy at 7:30 p.m.
