Basketball Game Preview: Excel Academy Charter Wolves vs. Pioneer Charter School of Science II Pirates

Excel Academy Charter is 0-3 against Pioneer Charter School of Science II since February of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Excel Academy Charter Wolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pioneer Charter School of Science II Pirates at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Last Friday, Excel Academy Charter took their matchup with ease, bagging a 36-4 win over East Boston. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wolves.

Excel Academy Charter can attribute much of their success to Alaa Charkaoui, who posted nine points, and Kailani Goncalves, who earned eight points.

Meanwhile, Pioneer Charter School of Science II hadn't done well against Salem Academy Charter recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Pioneer Charter School of Science II claimed a resounding 51-23 victory over Salem Academy Charter. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Pirates had established a 22 point advantage.

Pioneer Charter School of Science II's win came from a few key players Excel Academy Charter will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jenny Uy, who had 19 points. Another player making a difference was Mary Wallace, who posted 12 points.

Excel Academy Charter has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 17.8 points per game. As for Pioneer Charter School of Science II, they now also have a winning record of 5-4.

Excel Academy Charter suffered a grim 34-14 defeat to Pioneer Charter School of Science II in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Will Excel Academy Charter 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.