Bradford Academy hasn't had much luck against New Garden Friends recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bradford Academy Archers will square off against the New Garden Friends Bears at 6:30 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Thursday.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row, Bradford Academy turned things around against Grace Christian Academy on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 66-43 margin over the Chargers. The Archers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, New Garden Friends made easy work of Cresset Christian Academy on Friday and carried off a 57-31 victory.
New Garden Friends found their leader in sophomore Kingston Clifton, who posted 22 points. Clifton has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 11 times he's played. Curtis Russell was another key player, putting up 12 points.
New Garden Friends smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
New Garden Friends' win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Bradford Academy, their victory ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8.
Bradford Academy was taken down by New Garden Friends 57-11 when the teams last played last Monday. Can Bradford Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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