Excelsior Classical Academy lost to Oxford Prep back in February of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions walked away with a 69-58 victory over the Oxford Prep Griffins.
Tyler Hill
| 02/13/25 @ Oxford Prep | 24 |
| 02/12/25 vs Roxboro Community | 14 |
| 02/07/25 @ Vance Charter | 18 |
| 02/04/25 @ Voyager Academy | 10 |
| 02/03/25 vs Voyager Academy | 10 |
| + 26 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Excelsior Classical Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyler Hill, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. That's the most points Hill has posted since back in December of 2023. Shawn Francis-Service was another key player, putting up 20 points along with five boards and three steals.
Excelsior Classical Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.
Several Griffins players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Hunter Woodlief, who to rack up 14 points. Woodlief has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Josh Juntunen, who on his way to 13 points and seven rebounds.
The win got Excelsior Classical Academy back to even at 11-11. As for Oxford Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Excelsior Classical Academy beat Oxford Prep by a score of 73-61 on Friday.
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