Basketball Game Preview: Laton Mustangs vs. Wonderful College Prep Academy Lions

Having just played yesterday, the Laton Mustangs will get right back to it and host the Wonderful College Prep Academy Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Laton's defense has only allowed 26.1 points per game this season, so Wonderful College Prep Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Laton is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Kings Christian just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Crusaders by a score of 20-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since November 22, 2024.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wonderful College Prep Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 36-20 win over Kings Christian on Wednesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Wonderful College Prep Academy's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-10. As for Laton, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.

Laton beat Wonderful College Prep Academy 30-17 in their previous meeting on January 10th. Does Laton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wonderful College Prep Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.