The Oxford Prep Griffins will face off against the Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oxford Prep is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 77-17, which was the final score in Oxford Prep's tilt against Franklinton on Saturday. The game marked the Griffins' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Excelsior Classical Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 54-48 to Roxboro Community. The loss continues a trend for the Flying Lions in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now lost three in a row.
Excelsior Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Oxford Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Everything came up roses for Oxford Prep against Excelsior Classical Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 71-44 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Excelsior Classical Academy's Tyler Hill, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Oxford Prep still be able to contain Hill? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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