Preview: The Classical Academy Titans vs. Manitou Springs Mustangs
The Classical Academy and Manitou Springs are an even 4-4 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. The Classical Academy Titans will be playing at home against the Manitou Springs Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Wednesday, The Classical Academy lost to Sierra at home by a decisive 59-44 margin. The Classical Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite their loss, The Classical Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jordan Wenger, who scored 21 points along with six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Ky Walker, who scored nine points.
Meanwhile, Manitou Springs' recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight defeat. They took a serious blow against Alamosa, falling 66-34.
The Classical Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season. As for Manitou Springs, they dropped their record down to 8-12 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
The Classical Academy won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, slipping by Manitou Springs 60-59. Will The Classical Academy repeat their success, or does Manitou Springs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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