After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Patrick Henry Academy, the Dorchester Academy Raiders were happy to have found some success on Thursday. They secured a 48-44 W over Jefferson Davis Academy. That's another feather in the cap for Dorchester Academy, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Jefferson Davis Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nasir Void, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 rebounds. Void scored a full 38.6% of Jefferson Davis Academy's points, the fourth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Payne, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Dorchester Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Jefferson Davis Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dorchester Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Holly Hill Academy at 7:25 p.m. on December 15th. Holly Hill Academy is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Jefferson Davis Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Andrew Jackson Academy at 7:15 p.m. on December 15th. One thing working in Andrew Jackson Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
