Basketball Game Preview: Wardlaw Academy Patriots vs. Mead Hall Episcopal School Panthers

The Wardlaw Academy Patriots will head out on the road to face off against the Mead Hall Episcopal School Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Wardlaw Academy is leaving town to face Mead Hall Episcopal School after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Patriots were beaten by Curtis Baptist 57-24 on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Patriots in their meetings with the Crusaders: they've now lost six in a row.

Meanwhile, Mead Hall Episcopal School strolled past Augusta E with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 57-42.

Wardlaw Academy better focus on containing Justin Bowdre and Marlee Baker as the pair were huge in Mead Hall Episcopal School's win. Bowdre dropped a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Baker posted 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyrique Williams, who scored eight points.

Wardlaw Academy might still be hurting after the 54-33 defeat they got from Mead Hall Episcopal School in their previous meeting back in February. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.