While Louisburg's victory against Oxford Prep wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Warriors narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Griffins 42-40. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Griffins: they've now won six in a row.
Micheal McLean
| 11/25/25 @ Oxford Prep | 18 |
| 11/21/25 vs North Johnston | 20 |
| 12/10/24 vs Vance County | 19 |
| 12/07/24 vs Heide Trask | 22 |
Louisburg got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Micheal McLean out in front who went 8-for-18 to rack up 18 points along with six boards and three steals. McLean's big performance that evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Jayden Blacknall, who shot 63% from the field on his way to 11 points.
Oxford Prep lost on Tuesday despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Zachariah Arrington, who posted 11 points in addition to five assists and three steals. Nathan Lee was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The victory got Louisburg back to even at 1-1. As for Oxford Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Louisburg will challenge Warren County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oxford Prep, they will venture away from home to face off against Kerr-Vance Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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