The Patrick Henry Academy Patriots's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They strolled past Dorchester Academy with points to spare, taking the game 70-55. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Patrick Henry Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Rowen Croft, who scored 20 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds. Croft hasn't dropped below two steals for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Forest Fairey, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Patrick Henry Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-5. As for Dorchester Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Patrick Henry Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on February 2nd. Thomas Heyward Academy is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak. As for Dorchester Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Generals at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday. Cathedral Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Raiders in South Carolina (the Generals are ranked 104th, while the Raiders are ranked 216th).
