After five games on the road, Mercy Prep Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Storm at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Tuesday, Mercy Prep Academy ended up a good deal behind the Falcons and lost 57-39.
Meanwhile, Athens Christian Preparatory Academy pushed their score all the way to 57 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 67-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of Regents Academy.
Landry Gammon put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 26 points along with seven blocks and six steals. Gammon is crushing the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lance Compton, who scored 12 points.
Mercy Prep Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Athens Christian Preparatory Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.
Mercy Prep Academy might still be hurting after the 70-46 defeat they got from the Storm in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Mercy Prep Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
