After two games on the road, Richard Winn Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Laurens Academy Crusaders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Richard Winn Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 349 points over their last five contests.
Richard Winn Academy put the finishing touches on their 12th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Wardlaw Academy 86-42 on the road. Richard Winn Academy's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Richard Winn Academy had a senior duo take command as Drew Spires scored 36 points and Miller Stuck dropped a triple-double on 16 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Spires has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Ethan Steward, who scored seven points along with ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Laurens Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 44-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of Our Lady of the Rosary. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Laurens Academy in their matchups with Our Lady of the Rosary: they've now lost four in a row.
Richard Winn Academy is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games, which somehow isn't as good as their 16-1 record this season. As for Laurens Academy, they dropped their record down to 9-13 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Richard Winn Academy beat Laurens Academy 47-39 in their previous matchup on January 3rd. Does Richard Winn Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Laurens Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
