The Roxboro Community Bulldogs scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 84-38 victory over Excelsior Classical Academy on the road. The victory was some much needed relief for Roxboro Community as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Leading Roxboro Community to victory were Ben Wheeler and Collin Horner. Wheeler scored 16 points, while Horner scored 16 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Horner has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Carver Pleasant, who scored ten points.
Despite the defeat, Excelsior Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: Tyler Hill dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. Hill has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Luke Walczak, who scored 11 points along with two steals.
Roxboro Community's victory ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14. As for Excelsior Classical Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-19 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roxboro Community will take on Henderson Collegiate at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Roxboro Community's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three contests. As for Excelsior Classical Academy, they will be playing at home against Oxford Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Oxford Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Excelsior Classical Academy likes a good challenge.
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