Basketball Game Preview: American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots vs. St. Thomas More Academy Chancellors

American Leadership Academy-Johnston is 0-5 against St. Thomas More Academy since November of 2022 but things could change on Wednesday. The American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots will be playing at home against the St. Thomas More Academy Chancellors at 5:45 p.m.

American Leadership Academy-Johnston is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 18th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost to Thales Academy Rolesville on the road by a 42-23 margin.

Meanwhile, St. Thomas More Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 51-17 victory over the Falcons. The Chancellors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 27 points or more this season.

St. Thomas More Academy's win came from a few key players American Leadership Academy-Johnston will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Winnie Dehring, who posted 14 points in addition to seven steals and six boards. She has been hot, having posted three or more steals the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Adella Dehring, who had 12 points along with eight boards and four steals.

St. Thomas More Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, their loss dropped their record down to 0-13.

American Leadership Academy-Johnston was dealt a bruising 61-9 defeat at the hands of St. Thomas More Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will American Leadership Academy-Johnston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.