Wilson Christian Academy is on a nine-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Halifax Academy a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Wilson Christian Academy Chargers will welcome the Halifax Academy Vikings at 7:45 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Wilson Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took a 68-61 hit to the loss column at the hands of Scotland Christian Academy on Friday. While the Chargers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Saints 21-16 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Halifax Academy ended up a good deal behind Southampton Academy on Friday and lost 68-54. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 425th in North Carolina, while the Raiders are ranked 127th in Virginia).
Wilson Christian Academy will have to contain Landon Peoples as he made an impact in Halifax Academy's last game. He dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 boards. Peoples is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jacob Crawford, who posted 13 points and three steals.
Halifax Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Wilson Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Everything came up roses for Wilson Christian Academy against Halifax Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2021, as the team secured a 61-34 victory. Will Wilson Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Halifax Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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