Basketball Game Preview: Founders Classical Academy Centurions vs. Laughlin Cougars

The Founders Classical Academy Centurions will head out on the road to challenge the Laughlin Cougars at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Founders Classical Academy is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.

Founders Classical Academy will bounce into Saturday's matchup after beating Awaken Christian, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Founders Classical Academy took down Awaken Christian 54-40 on Thursday.

Founders Classical Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Evan Bruning, who posted 17 points. Adam Bruning was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Laughlin on Thursday. They walked away with a 44-34 victory over Adelson. The Cougars didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.

Laughlin's win came from a few key players Founders Classical Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Israel Trejo, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was DaVinci Faccioli, who went 5 of 8 en route to 12 points and seven boards.

Founders Classical Academy's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Laughlin, their record now sits at 4-7.

Founders Classical Academy beat Laughlin 57-47 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Founders Classical Academy repeat their success, or does Laughlin have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.