The Will Carleton Academy Cougars will take on the Marshall Academy Griffons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
It was a proper cat-fight when Will Carleton Academy took on Battle Creek Academy on Tuesday. Will Carleton Academy blew past Battle Creek Academy 49-16. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Marshall Academy posted their closest win since February 28, 2024 on Tuesday. They skirted past Jackson Preparatory & Early College 43-40. The victory continues a trend for the Griffons in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won three in a row.
Marshall Academy's win came from a few key players Will Carleton Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Delray White, who posted 14 points along with eight boards and four blocks. Those four blocks gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jordan Patterson, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Will Carleton Academy is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.8 points over those games. As for Marshall Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Will Carleton Academy beat Marshall Academy 49-36 when the teams last played on February 4th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Will Carleton Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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