Elevation Prep Academy played a tough game on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Oak Hill Academy Warriors and fell 128-38. While losing is never fun, the Honey Badgers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 362nd in North Carolina, while the Warriors are ranked 21st in Virginia).
When it comes to explaining why Elevation Prep Academy lost, don't look at SHAMILL JOHNSON. Despite the final result, he posted seven points and five steals. JOHNSON has become a key player for Elevation Prep Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least five steals, but 2-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was DEMARCUS RICHARDSON, who had four points along with four steals and three blocks.
Elevation Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Oak Hill Academy, their victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-4.
Elevation Prep Academy will square off against Lab University Prep Regional at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lab University Prep Regional knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 21 contests -- so hopefully Elevation Prep Academy likes a good challenge. As for Oak Hill Academy, they will host Mt. Zion Baptist at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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