The Will Carleton Academy Cougars will face off against the Marshall Academy Griffons at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Will Carleton Academy blew past Factoryville Christian, posting a 62-16 victory. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Marshall Academy put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 45-32 win over Battle Creek Academy.
Marshall Academy's win came from a few key players Will Carleton Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Delray White, who posted 19 points and six boards. The contest was his third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was LaDarrell Harris, who earned ten points and eight rebounds.
Marshall Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Will Carleton Academy's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.4 points per game. As for Marshall Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Will Carleton Academy strolled past Marshall Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a score of 72-55. The rematch might be a little tougher for Will Carleton Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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