This season hasn't been kind to the Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions, who are still winless after their 14th matchup. They suffered a rough 79-56 defeat at the hands of Oxford Prep on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Excelsior Classical Academy has suffered since November 13, 2023.
Excelsior Classical Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Hunter Goss, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 19 rebounds. Goss hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for nine straight games. Another player making a difference was Tyler Hill, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds.
Excelsior Classical Academy's defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-14. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.4 points per game. As for Oxford Prep, their win bumped their record up to 14-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Excelsior Classical Academy will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Henderson Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on January 26th. Henderson Collegiate has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 191 points over their last three games. As for Oxford Prep, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Vance Charter at 7:30 p.m. on January 24th. Vance Charter will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
