After three games on the road, Anderson Christian is heading back home. They will take on Newberry Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
While Anderson Christian couldn't quite beat King Academy on Tuesday, the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 25-point loss they were dealt on Friday. Anderson Christian fell just short of King Academy by a score of 27-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Anderson Christian has suffered yet this season.
Meanwhile, Newberry Academy earned a 43-35 win over Cambridge Academy on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Newberry Academy.
Anderson Christian dropped their record down to 1-14 with that loss, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 23.7 points per game. As for Newberry Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-10 record this season.
Anderson Christian might still be hurting after the 56-33 loss they got from Newberry Academy in their previous meeting on January 2nd. Will Anderson Christian 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.