Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy is 0-3 against Challenger since November of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy Crusaders will be playing at home against the Challenger Firebirds at 4:30 p.m. Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
The matchup between Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy and Lake Lure Classical Academy on Tuesday hardly resembled the 0-0 effort from their previous meeting. Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy was dealt a 83-22 loss at the hands of Lake Lure Classical Academy. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy has scored all season.
Challenger suffered their biggest defeat since November 14, 2023 on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Christian Family Academy on the road and fell 64-36. While losing is never fun, Challenger can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 623rd, while Christian Family Academy is ranked 238th).
The losing side was boosted by Riley Annis, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Braelon Roe was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy's loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-8. As for Challenger, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-9.
Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy came up short against Challenger when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 58-49. Will Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
