Basketball Preview: Scholars Guild Academy Spartans vs. Trinity Prep Lions
The Scholars Guild Academy Spartans will face off against the Trinity Prep Lions at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Scholars Guild Academy is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Scholars Guild Academy is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Georgia Force Christian two weeks ago (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Scholars Guild Academy was dealt an 83-49 loss at the hands of Georgia Force Christian.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Henry Rumble, who posted 14 points along with five steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Nicholas Fagan, who went 6 for 15 en route to 15 points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Trinity Prep entered their game against Hills Academy on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The matchup between Trinity Prep and Hills Academy didn't end well, with Trinity Prep falling 68-52. The contest was a 29-29 toss-up at halftime, but the Lions couldn't quite close it out.
Trinity Prep's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3. As for Scholars Guild Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Scholars Guild Academy opened the new year with a less-than-successful 61-49 defeat to Trinity Prep. Can Scholars Guild Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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