Sadly, the Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions are still looking for their first win of the season after 20 games. They were outmatched by Oxford Prep at home and fell 71-44. Excelsior Classical Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-22.
Despite the defeat, Excelsior Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: Tyler Hill dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 rebounds. Hill is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last four games he's played. Malachi Thomas was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Oxford Prep was led to victory by AleYaun Heggie and Davis Faulkner. Heggie dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds, while Faulkner scored 21 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. It was the first time this season that Faulkner scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamarri Glover, who scored nine points along with five assists and two steals.
Oxford Prep used a slightly different lineup for their bout with Excelsior Classical Academy. And. Michael Cox made the most of the opportunity, scoring five points. A few more games like that and he might be seeing even more time going forward.
Excelsior Classical Academy's loss was their tenth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-20. As for Oxford Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 17-8.
Excelsior Classical Academy will head out on the road to square off against Vance Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Vance Charter will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Excelsior Classical Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oxford Prep, they will square off against Roxboro Community at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Oxford Prep has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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