Basketball Game Preview: Washington Leadership Academy vs. New Hope Academy Regional Tigers

Washington Leadership Academy and the New Hope Academy Regional Tigers will face off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Washington Leadership Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. Everything went their way against Capital City Public Charter School as Washington Leadership Academy made off with a 78-56 win.

Meanwhile, New Hope Academy Regional posted their biggest victory since December 26, 2024 on Thursday. They blew past Ron Brown 63-39.

New Hope Academy Regional's win came from a few key players Washington Leadership Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Lawson Hopkins, who posted 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kellen Powell, who put up 12 points.

New Hope Academy Regional's win bumped their record up to 9-14. As for Washington Leadership Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-9.

Washington Leadership Academy lost to New Hope Academy Regional at home by a decisive 67-52 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Washington Leadership Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.