E.E. Smith gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. They skirted past the Cresset Christian Academy Eagles 46-44.
Azariah Brunson
| 11/22/25 vs Cresset Christian Academy | 8 |
| 01/31/25 vs Pine Forest | 5 |
| 12/20/24 vs South View | 5 |
| 11/19/24 vs Jack Britt | 5 |
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E.E. Smith's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Azariah Brunson, who posted 16 points in addition to eight steals and five rebounds. Those eight steals gave Brunson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Fox, who went 5-for-12 to rack up 12 points and six boards.
E.E. Smith smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 18 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
The loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 6-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. E.E. Smith is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Hillside at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cresset Christian Academy, they will square off against Southeastern Prep Academy National at 11:30 a.m. on Monday.
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