Basketball Game Preview: Aspire Langston Hughes Academy Titans vs. Bradshaw Christian The Pride

The Aspire Langston Hughes Academy Titans are taking a road trip to challenge the Bradshaw Christian The Pride at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.

Last Tuesday, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy took a blow against Stagg, falling 65-31. The match marked the Titans' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bradshaw Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They came out on top against Vacaville by a score of 53-44 on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the The Pride as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Aspire Langston Hughes Academy better keep an eye on Ethan Rickert. He was instrumental in Bradshaw Christian's win, going 8 for 11 on his way to 20 points and three steals. Rickert is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Watkins, who posted nine points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.

Bradshaw Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive contests.

Bradshaw Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-4.

Aspire Langston Hughes Academy came up short against Bradshaw Christian in their previous meeting back in December of 2017, falling 76-71. Can Aspire Langston Hughes Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.