The Antwerp Archers put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past Paulding with points to spare, taking the game 47-33. This was payback for Antwerp, who suffered a 52-48 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Antwerp's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Carson Altimus, who scored 18 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. The matchup was Altimus' third in a row with at least ten points. Landon Brewer was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Antwerp pushed their record up to 9-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. As for Paulding, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2.
Antwerp will take on Crestview at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Ohio (Crestview is ranked 141st, while Antwerp is ranked 159th). As for Paulding, they will head out on the road to face off against Wauseon at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
