Two dominant guards in Steve Lewis Jr and Jackson Britt are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Mt. Zion Prep Academy Blue Warriors will venture away from home to challenge the Evergreen Christian Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, Mt. Zion Prep Academy Blue was beaten by Highland 70-38. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 62nd in Maryland, while the Hawks are ranked second in Virginia).
Meanwhile, Evergreen Christian took a blow against Bishop Ireton on Tuesday, falling 89-59. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mt. Zion Prep Academy Blue will need focus on slowing down Britt, one of several Evergreen Christian players who made an impact when they last played. He went 5 for 12 en route to 16 points. Britt's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Cole Forbrich was another key player, putting up eight points and five boards.
Evergreen Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 19-13. As for Mt. Zion Prep Academy Blue, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
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