Basketball Game Preview: Athens Academy Spartans vs. Providence Christian Academy Storm

By Team Reports Feb 16, 2024, 4:04am

Preview: Athens Academy Spartans vs. Providence Christian Academy Storm

Athens Academy is 10-0 against Providence Christian Academy since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Athens Academy Spartans will square off against the Providence Christian Academy Storm at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Tuesday, things could have been worse for Athens Academy, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 65-46 loss to Union County. Athens Academy has not had much luck with Union County recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.

Meanwhile, Providence Christian Academy was beaten by Banks County 57-29 on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Providence Christian Academy has scored all season.

Despite the defeat, Providence Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Clara Allen almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.

Athens Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Providence Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-8 record this season.

Athens Academy strolled past Providence Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in January by a score of 51-37. The rematch might be a little tougher for Athens Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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