The Flint River Academy Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Notre Dame Academy Irish Wolfhounds at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Flint River Academy has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 11.
Last Tuesday, Flint River Academy was the victim of a tough 48-27 loss at the hands of the Cougars. Flint River Academy has struggled against the Cougars recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Flint River Academy saw an underclassman step up: Sara Grace Errera scored ten points along with five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Errera has scored all season. Mylie Meadows was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Meanwhile, Notre Dame Academy beat the 33-26 on Tuesday. The victory was all the more spectacular given Notre Dame Academy's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 403rd, while the are ranked 141st).
Notre Dame Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Olivia Bianco led the charge by scoring nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of Faustina Barcena, who scored six points.
Flint River Academy's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-7. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 19.0 points per game. As for Notre Dame Academy, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Flint River Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 31.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Notre Dame Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
