Basketball Game Preview: Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy Tigers vs. Jefferson RISE Charter

The Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy Tigers will challenge Jefferson RISE Charter at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since January 8.

Last Thursday, Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy took a blow against Thomas Jefferson, falling 70-28. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 391st, while Thomas Jefferson are ranked 167th).

Meanwhile, Jefferson RISE Charter suffered their closest loss since January 18, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of Haynes Academy by a score of 60-58. While Jefferson RISE Charter didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Haynes Academy 21-11 in the first quarter.

Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-19. As for Jefferson RISE Charter, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-18.

Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy came up short against Jefferson RISE Charter in their previous meeting last Saturday, falling 75-66. Can Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.