Basketball Preview: Challenger Firebirds vs. Nebo Crossing Academy Bulldogs
Challenger hasn't had much luck against Nebo Crossing Academy recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Challenger Firebirds will be playing at home against the Nebo Crossing Academy Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. Challenger will be strutting in after a victory while Nebo Crossing Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Challenger is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 61-45 win over Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy on Monday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Firebirds with their most commanding win of the season.
Braelon Roe continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, almost dropping a double-double on 27 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Riley Annis, who posted 13 points plus five steals.
Challenger smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Nebo Crossing Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by Christian Family Academy 71-32.
Nebo Crossing Academy's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-3. As for Challenger, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Challenger might still be hurting after the 56-36 defeat they got from Nebo Crossing Academy in their previous meeting back in January. Will Challenger have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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