Cougars rebound impressively by routing High Point Wesleyan on the road
HIGH POINT – For the second time this season, the Cannon School boys basketball team bounced back from a tough defeat with an impressive all-around victory, as the Cougars went on the road and took down High Point Wesleyan Christian Academy, 78-54, Tuesday night.
Several Cougars put together big nights for Cannon, which improved its record to 6-2 on the season.
Cannon senior guard Jarvis Moss posted 23 points and six rebounds, senior swingman DJ Nix tallied 18 points and six rebounds, senior center Elijah Ormiston registered 17 points and nine boards, and junior forward Karon Boyd finished with a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Cougars looked strong after succumbing to Westminster Catawba Saturday in a close one, 70-68, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. On Friday, Cannon rebounded from a three-point defeat at Charlotte Northside Christian Academy by downing powerful Greensboro Day School.
On Tuesday night, Cannon broke open a close game by sparking a monstrous 21-7 scoring advantage in the second quarter to build a 15-point lead at halftime. Cannon eased on to the victory as it, in addition to multiple high-scoring performers, received heady play from Cougars such as Jay Claggett, who contributed tough defense to go with five assists and five points.
High Point Christian was led by freshman guard James Swindell III’s 15 points and Isaiah Ray’s 14.
The Cougars will be back in action Thursday when they play host to Ardren Christ School at Boswell Gym.
SCORING SUMMARY
Cannon 22 21 18 17 – 78
Wesleyan 21 7 10 16 – 54
CANNON SCHOOL – Jarvis Moss 23, DJ Nix 18, Elijah Ormiston 17, Karon Boyd 13, Claggett 5, Walker 2
HIGH POINT WESLEYAN – Isaiah Ray 14, J. Swindell 15, Grace 9, Parker 9, McGee 5, Uber 2
