On Tuesday, the Oak Ridge Military Academy Eagles's game was all tied up 19-19 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They walked away with a 50-38 victory over Overhills. Given Oak Ridge Military Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 65th, while Overhills is ranked 340th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why Overhills lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jordan Bryant. Despite the final result, he scored 12 points. Matthew Poston was another key contributor, scoring four points along with 12 rebounds.
Oak Ridge Military Academy's victory bumped their record up to 26-4. As for Overhills, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Oak Ridge Military Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Oak Hill Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 24th. As for Overhills, they will head out on the road to take on Terry Sanford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Terry Sanford has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 193 points over their last three contests.
