Oxford Prep was the 71-44 winner over Excelsior Classical Academy when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Oxford Prep Griffins took a 69-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions on Thursday.
Several Griffins players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Hunter Woodlief, who on his way to 14 points. Woodlief is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Josh Juntunen, who to rack up 13 points and seven boards.
Griffins
| 02/13/25 vs Excelsior Classical Academy | 12 |
| 02/12/25 vs Henderson Collegiate | 5 |
| 02/07/25 vs Eno River Academy | 8 |
| 01/31/25 @ Vance Charter | 10 |
| 01/28/25 vs Voyager Academy | 5 |
| + 13 more games |
Even though they lost, Oxford Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Excelsior Classical Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyler Hill, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Hill is becoming a predictor of Excelsior Classical Academy's success: when he posts at least 15 points the team is 2-1 (and 9-10 when he doesn't). Shawn Francis-Service was another key player, putting up 20 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Oxford Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. Excelsior Classical Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Excelsior Classical Academy beat Oxford Prep by a score of 73-61 on Friday.
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