Basketball Game Preview: Triad Math and Science Academy Bengals vs. Leadership Academy Falcons

The Triad Math and Science Academy Bengals will take on the Leadership Academy Falcons in a holiday battle at at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Triad Math and Science Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

On Tuesday, Triad Math and Science Academy came up short against Cornerstone Charter and fell 56-49. The Bengals have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Leadership Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Bethany Community 96-48. The Falcons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Triad Math and Science Academy better keep an eye on Caden Ryker. He was instrumental in Leadership Academy's win, going 7 of 11 on his way to 18 points in addition to eight boards and six assists. The matchup was Ryker's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Graham Hronich, who went 7 for 8 on his way to 16 points and eight rebounds.

Leadership Academy's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 79.7 points per game. As for Triad Math and Science Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.

Triad Math and Science Academy was taken down by Leadership Academy 63-21 when the teams last played back in February. Can Triad Math and Science Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.