Basketball Recap: Woods Charter Drops Season-High Score on Excelsior Classical Academy

Wolves

Team Score

12/12/24 @ Excelsior Classical Academy	35
12/02/24 vs Eno River Academy	33
12/10/24 vs Chatham Charter	31
11/19/24 @ Eno River Academy	25
11/14/24 vs Cornerstone Charter	10

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Woods Charter). They strolled past the Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 35-20.

Woods Charter's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kori Myers led the charge by putting up six points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Anna Robards, who posted seven points in addition to five boards and three steals.

Woods Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.

Despite the loss, Excelsior Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Arihanna Williams had 14 points along with seven rebounds and seven steals. Williams has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Shadiamond Francis Service, who put up two points in addition to five boards and four steals.

Woods Charter's record is now 2-3. As for Excelsior Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.

Woods Charter wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 30-28 victory against River Mill on the 13th. As for Excelsior Classical Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Woods Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.