Basketball Game Preview: Legacy Academy Warriors vs. Excel Christian Academy Eagles

The Legacy Academy Warriors will square off against the Excel Christian Academy Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Legacy Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.

On Tuesday, Legacy Academy earned a 68-58 win over Trinity Christian.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Legacy Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jude Gallagher, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine boards. Gallagher is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was James Bartek, who went 6 of 12 en route to 15 points and five rebounds.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Excel Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in November. They escaped with a win last Tuesday against Legacy Academy by the margin of a single free throw, 69-68.

Excel Christian Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Legacy Academy, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-12.

Legacy Academy and Excel Christian Academy were neck-and-neck when the teams last played last Tuesday, but Legacy Academy came up empty-handed after a 69-68 defeat. Will Legacy Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.