L.E.A.D. Academy is on a three-game streak of home losses, Pensacola Christian Academy a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The L.E.A.D. Academy Lions will take on the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
L.E.A.D. Academy suffered their biggest defeat since December 1, 2023 on Saturday. They had to suffer through a rough 75-46 loss at the hands of Munroe. While losing is never fun, L.E.A.D. Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 735th, while Munroe is ranked 228th).
The losing side was boosted by Donovan Dean, who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jase Peaden, who scored two points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Pensacola Christian Academy's 18-7 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. The contest between Pensacola Christian Academy and Pensacola Catholic wasn't particularly close, with Pensacola Christian Academy falling 59-41. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Pensacola Christian Academy has scored all season.
L.E.A.D. Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Pensacola Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
L.E.A.D. Academy took a serious blow against Pensacola Christian Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 87-42. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Pensacola Christian Academy's Quincy Williams, who scored 31 points along with six assists and five rebounds. Now that L.E.A.D. Academy knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
