Preview: Classical Prep Lions vs. Brandon Academy Scorpions
Classical Prep has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Tuesday. They will take on the Brandon Academy Scorpions at 6:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Thursday, Classical Prep took a serious blow against American Collegiate Academy, falling 62-11.
Meanwhile, Brandon Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They were dealt a 74-43 loss at the hands of Carrollwood Day. Brandon Academy found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and rack up ten fewer assists than your opponent.
Shavon Birch put forth a good effort for the losing side as he dropped a double-double on 13 points and 16 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah McNeely, who scored 12 points.
Universal Academy's victory bumped their season record to 0-0 while Classical Prep's defeat dropped theirs to 0-1.
Classical Prep was taken down by Brandon Academy 62-10 when the teams last played back in January. Can Classical Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
