The Laurens Academy Crusaders's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by Richard Winn Academy 65-24. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Laurens Academy has scored all season.
It was another big night for Drew Spires, who scored 33 points along with six steals for Richard Winn Academy. Spires has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last five times he's played. Ethan Steward was another key contributor, scoring four points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Laurens Academy's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-14. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 29.8 points per game. As for Richard Winn Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games, which somehow isn't as good as their 17-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurens Academy will take on Anderson Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Richard Winn Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hawthorne Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Hawthorne Christian Academy has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Richard Winn Academy will arrive with seven straight victories.
