The Olympic Heights Lions came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 points) and they left with even more momentum. They managed a 57-53 win over Spanish River. That's another feather in the cap for Olympic Heights, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Olympic Heights got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Christian Cadet out in front who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Harrison Cohen, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Olympic Heights' win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.6 points per game. As for Spanish River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Olympic Heights will take on Morningside Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Morningside Academy is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 58.8 points per game. As for Spanish River, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Grandview Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Grandview Prep has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 649 points over their last nine games.
