The Mansfield Senior Tygers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 83-59 margin over Eastmoor Academy. That looming 83-59 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Mansfield Senior yet this season.
Kyevi Roane was his usual excellent self, scoring 22 points along with nine rebounds and four steals. The contest was his sixth in a row with at least ten points. Dondreas Reese was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with seven rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Eastmoor Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Elijah Watkins. Despite the final result, he scored 23 points. Those 23 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Dekar Moultry, who scored six points along with eight rebounds and four blocks.
Mansfield Senior pushed their record up to 4-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.7 points per game. As for Eastmoor Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Mansfield Senior won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Wooster at 7:30 p.m. on December 22nd. Wooster is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 58.2 points per game. Eastmoor Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Independence at 7:30 p.m. on January 5, 2024.
