Basketball Game Preview: Central Hinds Academy Cougars vs. Brookhaven Academy Cougars

Central Hinds Academy will face off against Brookhaven Academy at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Central Hinds Academy is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Cougars on Monday. Central Hinds Academy took a hard 59-42 fall against Hillcrest Christian.

Despite the defeat, Central Hinds Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Matthew Fletcher posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie McLendon, who scored six points.

Meanwhile, while it was all tied up 22-22 at halftime, Brookhaven Academy was not quite Copiah Academy's equal in the second half on Tuesday. They fell 52-46 to the Colonels. The loss was the Cougars' first of the season.

Central Hinds Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Brookhaven Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.

Central Hinds Academy ended up a good deal behind Brookhaven Academy when the teams last played two weeks ago, losing 53-37. Will Central Hinds 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.