Preview: Triad Math and Science Academy Bengals vs. Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix
The Triad Math and Science Academy Bengals will head out on the road to face off against the Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Triad Math and Science Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by Bishop McGuinness 75-18 on Friday. Triad Math and Science Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-11.
Meanwhile, Winston-Salem Prep was just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 50-49 to Leadership Academy. Winston-Salem Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Winston-Salem Prep's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Tobias McCaskill, who dropped a double-double on 10 points and 12 rebounds, and Hahsasah Simmons who scored 9 points along with 14 rebounds. Khorbyn Bowser was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Even though they lost, Winston-Salem Prep were smashing the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leadership Academy only pulled down nine.
Triad Math and Science Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Winston-Salem Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
