The Collegedale Academy Collegedale Eagle will be playing at home against the Sale Creek Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Collegedale Academy has struggled recently with five losses in a row, while Sale Creek will arrive with three straight victories.
Last Sunday, Collegedale Academy came up short against Andrews Academy and fell 43-36.
Meanwhile, Sale Creek scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, posting a 75-5 victory at home. That 70 points margin sets a new team best for Sale Creek this season.
Sale Creek found their leader in underclassman Madilynn Ellis, who scored 13 points along with seven steals. Ellis hasn't dropped below two steals for 11 straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Laura Gammon, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Collegedale Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. As for Sale Creek, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4.
Collegedale Academy ended up a good deal behind Sale Creek when the teams last played back in December of 2023, losing 45-30. Will Collegedale Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
