The First Academy is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Saturday. They will host the Trinity Prep Saints at 6:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Saturday, The First Academy escaped with a win against Divine Savior Academy by the margin of a single free throw, 62-61. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Royals.
Meanwhile, Trinity Prep's game on Thursday was all tied up 34-34 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They walked away with a 67-60 victory over Forest Lake Academy. The win continues a trend for the Saints in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won five in a row.
Trinity Prep's victory bumped their record up to 3-10. As for The First Academy, their win bumped their record up to 11-6.
The First Academy strolled past Trinity Prep when the teams last played back in January of 2024 by a score of 74-58. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Saints' David Hull, who went 11-for-16 on his way to 32 points and seven boards. Now that he won't be playing on Saturday, will it be easier for the Royals to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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