Having just played yesterday, Frontier STEM will get right back to it and host The Daniel Academy Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Frontier STEM's offense hasn't had much luck over their past three contests, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Frontier STEM is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against St. Vincent de Paul Academy on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Frontier STEM lost 44-23 to St. Vincent de Paul Academy. Frontier STEM was down 37-17 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday The Daniel Academy's undefeated season almost came to an end. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Frontier School of Excellence 61-59. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The Daniel Academy found their leader in freshman Noah Maldinado, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 14 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Maldinado has scored all season. Riley Rose was another key player, putting up 14 points.
The Daniel Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Frontier STEM's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for The Daniel Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
Frontier STEM was taken down by The Daniel Academy 57-29 when the teams last played back in January. Will Frontier STEM have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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