Basketball Recap: Rosedale Christian Academy Proves Higher State Rank Is No Mistake

On Thursday, the Rosedale Christian Academy Rosedale Panthers beat the Wise Pumas 63-52. Given the Rosedale Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Pumas are ranked 111th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

The win made it two in a row for Rosedale Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 22-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points over those games. As for Wise, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rosedale Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Riverdale Baptist at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Rosedale Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Wise, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against Eleanor Roosevelt at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Eleanor Roosevelt is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season.