After six games on the road, Anderson Prep Academy is heading back home. They will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Centerville Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Anderson Prep Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Indiana Math & Science Academy North, posting a 61-12 win on the road. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Anderson Prep Academy has managed all season.
Anderson Prep Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Julia Smith led the charge by scoring 14 points along with four steals. Those 14 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Arianna Flowers, who scored 13 points along with five assists.
Meanwhile, Centerville's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They fell 67-55 to Purdue Polytechnic.
Anderson Prep Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Centerville, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Anderson Prep Academy and Centerville were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, but Anderson Prep Academy came up empty-handed after a 42-41 loss. Can Anderson Prep Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.