Johnson had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it 12. They were dealt a 70-35 defeat at the hands of the Elite Scholars Academy Royal Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Royal Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 58-54 two weeks ago.
As for Elite Scholars Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 31 points or more this season.
Elite Scholars Academy was led to victory by Jeremiah Janiver and Desmond Rose. Janiver went 7-for-10 en route to 14 points and six boards, while Rose posted 14 points. Janiver also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Xavier Charles-Jones, who earned eight points and three steals.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johnson will host Flowery Branch at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will need to watch out since the Falcons have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Elite Scholars Academy, they will be playing at home against Mt. Zion at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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