Voyager Academy is a perfect 7-0 against Eno River Academy since February of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Voyager Academy Vikings will be playing at home against the Eno River Academy Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. One thing working in Voyager Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 11 matches.
Last Friday, everything went Voyager Academy's way against Henderson Collegiate as Voyager Academy made off with an 80-55 win. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 24 points or more this season.
Manny Pullium
| 02/07/25 @ Henderson Collegiate | 19 |
| 02/04/25 vs Excelsior Classical Academy | 17 |
| 02/03/25 @ Excelsior Classical Academy | 10 |
| 01/31/25 vs Roxboro Community | 5 |
| 01/30/25 @ Eno River Academy | 9 |
| + 18 more games |
Voyager Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Manny Pullium out in front who went 8 for 13 on his way to 19 points in addition to six steals and five assists. That's the most points Pullium has posted since back in November of 2024. Bryce Smith was another key player, putting up nine points along with five steals and three blocks.
Voyager Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Eno River Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Oxford Prep on Friday, taking the game 60-51. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bobcats.
Eno River Academy's win came from a few key players Voyager Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cire McGhee, who went 6 of 10 en route to 19 points. Another player making a difference was Jack Kroothoep, who scored eight points in addition to six steals and five rebounds.
Voyager Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 18 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.0 points over those games. As for Eno River Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 13-9.
Keep an eye on the arc in Thursday's game: Voyager Academy has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 38.6% of their three-pointers per game. It's a different story for Eno River Academy, though, as they've only made 26.5% of their three-pointers this season. Given Voyager Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Eno River Academy will need to find a way to close that gap.
Everything came up roses for Voyager Academy against Eno River Academy in their previous meeting two weeks ago, as the squad secured a 75-47 win. Will Voyager Academy repeat their success, or does Eno River Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
