Basketball Game Preview: Addenbrooke Classical Academy Mustangs vs. William Smith Eagles

The Addenbrooke Classical Academy Mustangs will challenge the William Smith Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Addenbrooke Classical Academy's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while William Smith has been banged up by 11 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

Last Wednesday, Addenbrooke Classical Academy strolled past Ascent Classical Academy with points to spare, taking the game 52-38. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Guardians recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Meanwhile, William Smith didn't have too much trouble with Alameda on Thursday as they won 54-35. That 19 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.

William Smith's win came from a few key players Addenbrooke Classical Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kevin Rankin, who posted 11 points in addition to five assists and five boards. He has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Mirza Isakovic was another key player, putting up nine points and six rebounds.

William Smith's victory bumped their record up to 3-12. As for Addenbrooke Classical Academy, their win bumped their record up to 11-9.

Everything came up roses for Addenbrooke Classical Academy against William Smith when the teams last played back in February of 2024, as the squad secured an 85-49 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was William Smith's Francisco Ortiz, who went 7-for-10 from beyond the arc to rack up 23 points. Now that he won't be playing on Wednesday, will it be easier for Addenbrooke Classical Academy to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.