Horse Creek Academy triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Wesley Green

By Team Reports Jan 21, 2024, 6:34pm

Recap: Horse Creek Academy Stallions vs. New Hope Leadership Academy Gladiators

On Saturday, Horse Creek Academy beat New Hope Leadership Academy 59-50.

Wesley Green was the offensive standout of the match as he scored 22 points. Another player making a difference was Kingston Hightower, who scored 13 points.

Despite the loss, New Hope Leadership Academy still got an impressive performance from Sugar Eaton, who scored 28 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.

Horse Creek Academy now has a winning record of 8-7. As for New Hope Leadership Academy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Horse Creek Academy will face off against Fox Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fox Creek will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. New Hope Leadership Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on January 13th. Varsity Opponent has now lost 11 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since January 12.