It was a Battle of the Birds when Rocky Mount Academy challenged Epiphany on Tuesday. The Rocky Mount Academy Eagles came out on top against the Epiphany Falcons by a score of 78-69. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Falcons, too.
Hank Berry went supernova for Rocky Mount Academy, earning 20 points in addition to seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Thomas Honey, who had 11 points along with seven rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Epiphany lost, don't look at Thomas Lathan. Despite the final result, he went 14 for 21 en route to 35 points plus seven rebounds and two steals. Cole Furniss was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds.
The victory got Rocky Mount Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Epiphany, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-5.
Rocky Mount Academy will venture away from home to challenge Harrells Christian Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Epiphany, they will welcome Arendell Parrott Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Epiphany is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.1 points per game this season.
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