Even though the Oconee Christian Academy Warriors have not done well against the Laurens Academy Crusaders recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Oconee Christian Academy blew past Laurens Academy 53-33. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Oconee Christian Academy has posted since December 1, 2023.
Oconee Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carson Duncan led the charge by scoring ten points along with seven steals. Duncan hasn't dropped below two steals for five straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Frick, who scored 14 points.
Oconee Christian Academy pushed their record up to 7-8 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.7 points per game. As for Laurens Academy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oconee Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Anderson Christian at 6:30 p.m. on January 19th. Laurens Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Wardlaw Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 19th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Wardlaw Academy is ranked 245th, while Laurens Academy is ranked 255th).
