The Wayne Preparatory Academy Generals will head out on the road to face off against the Riverside Christian Academy Royals at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Wayne Preparatory Academy is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
Last Thursday, Wayne Preparatory Academy came up short against Riverside Christian Academy and fell 50-42.
Wayne Preparatory Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of D'Asiah Lassiter, who scored 15 points, and Onisty Jones who scored 12 points. Lassiter continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Wayne Preparatory Academy's loss dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Riverside Christian Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-1.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Wayne Preparatory Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 28 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Riverside Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Wayne Preparatory Academy came up short against Riverside Christian Academy when the teams last played on Thursday, falling 50-42. Can Wayne Preparatory Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.