Preview: Coolidge Bears vs. American Leadership Academy - Anthem South Titans
Coolidge is 3-0 against American Leadership Academy - Anthem South since January of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Coolidge Bears just played last night, but they'll still head out to face the American Leadership Academy - Anthem South Titans at 6:00 p.m. on February 8th. Hopefully Coolidge is not getting complacent, as they presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than American Leadership Academy - Anthem South in Arizona (Coolidge is ranked 80th, while American Leadership Academy - Anthem South is ranked 294th).
Coolidge has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They took a 38-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of Thatcher on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Coolidge has scored all season.
Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy - Anthem South's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Benjamin Franklin on the road and fell 72-32. American Leadership Academy - Anthem South found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post nine fewer assists than your opponent.
American Leadership Academy - Anthem South's defeat came about despite a quality game from Logan Nadratowski, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Coolidge's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-7. As for American Leadership Academy - Anthem South, they dropped their record down to 4-19 with that defeat, which was their 23rd straight on the road dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Coolidge against American Leadership Academy - Anthem South in their previous meeting back in January as the squad secured a 70-12 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Coolidge since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
