Preview: Asheboro Hybrid Academy Warriors vs. Millers Creek Christian Lions
The Asheboro Hybrid Academy Warriors's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Millers Creek Christian Lions at 4:30 p.m. on December 5th. Hopefully Asheboro Hybrid Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 26 on Thursday.
Last Thursday, Asheboro Hybrid Academy was the victim of a tough 41-18 loss at the hands of Vandalia Christian. While losing is never fun, Asheboro Hybrid Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 407th, while Vandalia Christian is ranked 196th).
Despite the defeat, Asheboro Hybrid Academy had strong showings from Autumn Voncannon, who scored 6 points along with 9 rebounds, and Jacie Whitt, who scored 3 points along with 5 rebounds. Voncannon is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Meanwhile, Millers Creek Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 26-16 win over Community Baptist.
AALIYAH PARKS was the offensive standout of the contest as she scored 8 points along with 10 rebounds and 7 steals. Another player making a difference was JADYN COTHREN, who scored 7 points along with 3 steals.
The last time Asheboro Hybrid Academy won on the road was back last Tuesday. Having now lost three straight away games, they've bumped their record down to 1-3. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 27.3 points per game. As for Millers Creek Christian, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Tuesday's game is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Asheboro Hybrid Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 41 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Millers Creek Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 35.8 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
Asheboro Hybrid Academy might still be hurting after the 41-21 defeat they got from Millers Creek Christian in their previous matchup back in January. Can Asheboro Hybrid Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
