Elevation Prep Academy is 1-9 against New Life Christian Academy since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Elevation Prep Academy Honey Badgers will head out on the road to take on the New Life Christian Academy Monarchs at 3:00 p.m. Elevation Prep Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Elevation Prep Academy pushed their score all the way to 70 two weeks ago, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 80-70 to New Life Christian Academy. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Elevation Prep Academy in their matchups with New Life Christian Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from TYLER CRIDER, who scored 17 points along with six assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was JAYLEN THOMAS, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds.
Elevation Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for New Life Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 16-13.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Elevation Prep Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38 rebounds per game. However, it's not like New Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 24.3 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Elevation Prep Academy came up short against New Life Christian Academy in their previous meeting two weeks ago, falling 80-70. Can Elevation Prep Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
