The Kennedy Crusaders will face off against the Brooks Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kennedy is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Kennedy came up short against Longwood on Tuesday, falling 59-38.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ja'Veon Sargent-Williams, who posted nine points along with seven assists and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jovani Naverette, who had nine points.
Meanwhile, Brooks entered their contest against King on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Brooks fell just short of King by a score of 40-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since December 1, 2023.
Like Brooks, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Macauri Sias led the charge by putting up nine points. Malik Arogundade was another key player, posting five points and six rebounds.
Brooks' defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6. As for Kennedy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-12.
Thursday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Kennedy has been crazy accurate this season, having made 49.1% of their shots per game. However, it's not like Brooks struggles in that department as they've drained 58.1% of their field goals this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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