The Peachtree Academy Panthers won the last time they faced the Academe of the Oaks Firebirds, and things went their way on Thursday too. Peachtree Academy claimed a resounding 74-21 victory over the Firebirds at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Peachtree Academy has managed all season.
Peachtree Academy had a senior duo take command as Nate Occilien-Similien scored 16 points along with five steals and Noah Rodriguez dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Occilien-Similien has scored all season. Julian Baluta was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Peachtree Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-9 record this season. As for Academe of the Oaks, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Peachtree Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Academe of the Oaks will head out on the road to square off against the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Classical Christian has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since January 4.
