The Coram Deo Academy Rhetoric Lions will head out on the road to take on the Lakewood Presbyterian Knights at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Coram Deo Academy Rhetoric ended up a good deal behind Faith Lutheran and lost 35-17. The contest marked Coram Deo Academy Rhetoric's lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Cohen Blanchard, who posted ten points.
Meanwhile, Lakewood Presbyterian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap back in December of 2024 as they fell 57-52 to Poetry Community Christian. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Like Coram Deo Academy Rhetoric, Lakewood Presbyterian lost despite seeing results from several players. Steven Montgomery led the charge by putting up seven points along with 12 boards and four blocks. Montgomery has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last eight times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Yarnell Freitas, who put up seven points in addition to 11 boards and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Lakewood Presbyterian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Coram Deo Academy Rhetoric's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Lakewood Presbyterian, their record now sits at 8-6.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
