Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy extends road losing streak to ten

By Team Reports Jan 29, 2024, 1:59pm

Recap: Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy Crusaders vs. Haywood Christian Academy Red Wolves

This season hasn't been kind to the Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy Crusaders, who are still winless after their 11th contest. They took a serious blow against Haywood Christian Academy on Friday, falling 75-43. Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 50-26.

Haywood Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noah Huber, who scored 18 points along with eight blocks. Huber hasn't dropped below two blocks for five straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Huber, who scored 20 points.

Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy dropped their record down to 0-11 with that loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Haywood Christian Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-9.

Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Christian Family Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Christian Family Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy in North Carolina (Christian Family Academy is ranked 269th, while Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy is ranked 681st). As for Haywood Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Veritas Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.