Basketball Game Preview: Triad Math and Science Academy Bengals vs. Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix

Triad Math and Science Academy hasn't had much luck against Winston-Salem Prep recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Triad Math and Science Academy Bengals will square off against the Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix at 8:00 p.m.

Triad Math and Science Academy is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They were dealt a 59-17 loss at the hands of Bishop McGuinness. While losing is never fun, the Bengals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 548th, while the Villains are ranked 113th).

Meanwhile, Winston-Salem Prep hadn't done well against Piedmont Classical recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Winston-Salem Prep sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 54-52 win over Piedmont Classical. While the Phoenix didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Triad Math and Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Winston-Salem Prep, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-1.

Triad Math and Science Academy was dealt a bruising 64-21 loss at the hands of Winston-Salem Prep in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Can Triad Math and Science Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.