Basketball Game Preview: Heritage Leadership Academy Fletchers vs. Bethesda Christian Academy Crusaders

The Heritage Leadership Academy Fletchers just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Bethesda Christian Academy Crusaders at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Heritage Leadership Academy has given up an average of 58.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Thursday, Heritage Leadership Academy came up short against Durham Charter and fell 62-53. The Fletchers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Despite the defeat, Heritage Leadership Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jacob Winders posted seven points.

Meanwhile, Bethesda Christian Academy lost to Commission Leadership Academy on the road by a 67-51 margin on Thursday.

Heritage Leadership Academy will have to keep a close watch on Benjamin Johnson and Christopher Mims, Jr., a pair of players who had a big impact on Bethesda Christian Academy's prior game. Johnson scored 22 points, while Mims, Jr. earned 16 points. The matchup was Mims, Jr.'s fourth in a row with at least 16 points.

Heritage Leadership Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Bethesda Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.

Heritage Leadership Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Bethesda Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, winning 47-37. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Fletchers since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.