The Scholars Guild Academy Spartans will be playing at home against the Young Americans Christian Eagles at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Scholars Guild Academy is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
Scholars Guild Academy suffered their biggest defeat since November 28, 2023 on Thursday. Their tough 68-42 loss to Fideles Christian might stick with them for a while. Scholars Guild Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-20.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Elijah McIlvain, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob McIlvain, who scored 12 points along with three steals.
Scholars Guild Academy struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Young Americans Christian's five-game losing streak came to an end on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 59-43 victory over Killian Hill Christian.
Young Americans Christian found their leader in underclassman Gabe Campbell, who scored 16 points. Another player making a difference was Caleb Blunt, who scored 11 points.
Scholars Guild Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Young Americans Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Scholars Guild Academy hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having only averaged 50.2 points per game. It's a different story for Young Americans Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 55.1 points per game. The only thing between Scholars Guild Academy and another offensive beatdown is Young Americans Christian. Will they be able to keep them contained?
Scholars Guild Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Young Americans Christian in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, winning 53-40. Does Scholars Guild Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Young Americans Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
