Basketball Game Preview: Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers vs. Four Corners Coyotes

By Team Reports Jan 17, 2024, 4:24am

Preview: Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers vs. Four Corners Coyotes

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is on a ten-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Four Corners a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers will take on the Four Corners Coyotes at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Last Thursday, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy had to suffer through a rough 81-37 loss at the hands of Lakeland Christian. While losing is never fun, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 758th, while Lakeland Christian is ranked 366th).

The losing side was boosted by Bryan Lopez, who scored 14 points.

Four Corners suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Friday. They were the victim of a tough 67-42 loss at the hands of Melbourne Central Catholic.

Kesh Harpal put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 22 points.

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Four Corners, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy came up short against Four Corners in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, falling 66-53. Thankfully for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy, Isaiah Smith (who scored 31 points) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.