After two games on the road, Landmark Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Akron-Fairgrove Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, Landmark Academy was the victim of a tough 46-26 defeat at the hands of More Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Landmark Academy has suffered against More Academy since February 18, 2016.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 61 points the game before, Akron-Fairgrove were a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They took a serious blow against Ashley, falling 50-10. Akron-Fairgrove has struggled against Ashley recently, as their matchup on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Landmark Academy's loss was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-6. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 21.3 points per game. As for Akron-Fairgrove, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Landmark Academy and Akron-Fairgrove were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, but Landmark Academy came up empty-handed after a 43-42 defeat. Will Landmark Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
