The Tradition Prep Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Master's Academy Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 50-18, which was the final score in Tradition Prep's tilt against Morningside Academy on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Tradition Prep has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Master's Academy's 16-game losing streak came to an end on Saturday. They strolled past Real Life Christian Academy with points to spare, taking the game 32-13. That looming 32-13 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Master's Academy yet this season.
Master's Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carissa Hennessey led the charge by dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. Hennessey is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alison Viersma, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Tradition Prep has been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Master's Academy, their win bumped their record up to 2-17.
Tradition Prep was able to grind out a solid victory over Master's Academy when the teams last played on January 8th, winning 30-23. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Hennessey, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 21 rebounds. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Tradition Prep still be able to contain him? There's only one way to find out.
