There's no place like home for the Louisburg Warriors, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They had just enough and edged Durham School of the Arts out 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Louisburg has posted yet this season.
Louisburg's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josh Smith, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds. Ronald Kearney was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Durham School of the Arts' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josiah Dorsette, who scored 12 points along with four steals. Dorsette is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 13 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tony McDonald, who scored 12 points.
Durham School of the Arts struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Louisburg pulled down 11 offensive rebounds.
Louisburg pushed their record up to 9-4 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.4 points per game. As for Durham School of the Arts, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Louisburg will look to defend their home court on Friday against South Granville at 7:30 p.m. South Granville has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,080 points over their last 16 matches. As for Durham School of the Arts, they will head out on the road to take on J.F. Webb at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
