Preview: South Aiken Baptist Christian CRUSADERS vs. Mead Hall Episcopal School Panthers
South Aiken Baptist Christian is on a five-game streak of home losses, Mead Hall Episcopal School a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The South Aiken Baptist Christian CRUSADERS will take on the Mead Hall Episcopal School Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, South Aiken Baptist Christian had to suffer through a rough 69-33 loss at the hands of Ragin Prep Christian Academy. South Aiken Baptist Christian has not had much luck with Ragin Prep Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
South Aiken Baptist Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jackson Windham, who scored 11 points, and Colman Smith who scored eight points along with ten rebounds and three blocks. Smith is crushing the rebound category: he's posted at least nine every time he's taken the court this season.
Meanwhile, Mead Hall Episcopal School was the victim of a tough 42-22 loss at the hands of Horse Creek Academy on Tuesday.
South Aiken Baptist Christian has not been sharp recently as the team's lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season. As for Mead Hall Episcopal School, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-14.
South Aiken Baptist Christian came up short against Mead Hall Episcopal School in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, falling 47-43. Can South Aiken Baptist Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.