The Liberty Tree Academy War Eagles will challenge the Addenbrooke Classical Academy Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Addenbrooke Classical Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Liberty Tree Academy, who comes in off a win.
Liberty Tree Academy took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Monday. They blew past Manzanola 73-35.
Kaleb Mendez
| 12/01/25 vs Manzanola | 61% |
| 03/01/25 vs Miami-Yoder | 15% |
| 02/27/25 vs Pikes Peak Christian | 42% |
| 02/21/25 vs James Irwin | 28% |
| 02/18/25 @ Kiowa | 47% |
| + 9 more games |
Liberty Tree Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaleb Mendez led the charge by shooting 61% from the field en route to 24 points and seven boards. The last time Mendez's field goal percentage was this high was back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaydence Smith, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine assists.
Liberty Tree Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Addenbrooke Classical Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by Denver Christian and fell 81-25. The Mustangs haven't had much luck with the Thunder recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Liberty Tree Academy couldn't quite get it done against Addenbrooke Classical Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 as they fell 45-32. Can the War Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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