Basketball Game Preview: Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights vs. Chambers Academy Rebels

The Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights will challenge the Chambers Academy Rebels at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Chambers Academy is facing Macon-East Montgomery Academy at the wrong time: Macon-East Montgomery Academy suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 54-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 150th, while the Wildcats are ranked 17th).

Despite the defeat, Macon-East Montgomery Academy got top-tier performance from Jamiyah Powell, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 14 boards. Another player making a difference was Jadah Powell, who posted six points.

Meanwhile, Chambers Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 55-22 defeat at the hands of Springwood. The matchup marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Chambers Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6.