After flying high against Pinnacle Classical Academy on Monday, Highland Tech came back down to earth. The Highland Tech Rams received a blow on Tuesday as they fell 72-55 to the Piedmont Community Charter Patriots. The Rams haven't had much luck with the Patriots recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Highland Tech lost, don't look at Elijah Sherrill. Despite the final result, he went 8 for 20 en route to 27 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Sherrill's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Cooper McCraw was another key player, going 5 for 6 en route to 10 points.
Piedmont Community Charter was led to victory by John Carmichael and TJ Biggers. Carmichael dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Biggers went 6 for 9 en route to 18 points plus six steals. Biggers is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Henry Peprah, who posted 14 points along with six rebounds.
Highland Tech's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Piedmont Community Charter, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland Tech's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Central Academy at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Piedmont Community Charter, they will challenge Bessemer City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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