Preview: Lake Lure Classical Academy Raptors vs. The Master's Academy Lions
Lake Lure Classical Academy is 10-0 against The Master's Academy since December of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Lake Lure Classical Academy Raptors will look to defend their home court against The Master's Academy Lions at 7:30 p.m. Lake Lure Classical Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 266 points over their last four matchups.
Lake Lure Classical Academy pushed their score all the way to 60 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 72-60 to Veritas Christian Academy. Lake Lure Classical Academy has not had much luck with Veritas Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Lake Lure Classical Academy's defeat came about despite a quality game from Da'Zirus Watkins, who scored 23 points along with six assists and three steals. Watkins is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Barker, who scored 11 points along with two steals.
The Master's Academy can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game last Friday. They put the hurt on Haywood Christian Academy with a sharp 46-25 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win The Master's Academy has posted yet this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead The Master's Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ben Davis, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and five steals. Aiden Holiday was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five assists and two steals.
Lake Lure Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 13-3. As for The Master's Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
Everything went Lake Lure Classical Academy's way against The Master's Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 as Lake Lure Classical Academy made off with a 73-51 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was The Master's Academy's Hunter Brown, who scored 16 points. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Lake Lure Classical Academy still be able to contain him? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
