Having just played yesterday, the Curtis Baptist Crusaders will get right back to it and host the Wardlaw Academy Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Curtis Baptist took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They skirted past Victory Christian 41-39. The win was some much needed relief for the Crusaders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wardlaw Academy). They snuck past Jefferson Davis Academy with a 46-40 victory on Thursday. The game was the first time the Patriots have beaten the Raiders on their court since November 29, 2021.
Curtis Baptist better keep an eye on Cooper Davis. He was instrumental in Wardlaw Academy's win, almost dropping a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. With that strong performance, Davis is now averaging an impressive 2.8 steals per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Winn, who posted 15 points and six boards.
Wardlaw Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Wardlaw Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Curtis Baptist, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Everything came up roses for Curtis Baptist against Wardlaw Academy in their previous meeting back in November, as the squad secured a 57-24 win. In that matchup, the Crusaders amassed a halftime lead of 29-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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