Sterling Classical hasn't had much luck against Grace Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Sterling Classical Soldiers will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Grace Academy at 6:30 p.m.
Sterling Classical is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They took a 33-23 hit to the loss column at the hands of St. Mary's on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Grace Academy had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Tuesday. They blew past the Bulldogs 57-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Grace Academy has posted since November 19, 2024.
Grace Academy's win came from a few key players Sterling Classical will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Richmond McIver, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Samuel Moore, who made all 6 shots he took to post 12 points and five rebounds.
Grace Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Sterling Classical might still be hurting after the 54-32 defeat they got from Grace Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Sterling Classical have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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