Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They had to suffer through a 84-55 loss at the hands of the Temple Baptist Eagles. The Crusaders' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it 15 in a row dating back to last season.
Several Crusaders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Josiah Whitmire, who posted 32 points. Toby Marsh was another key player, putting up 19 points.
Temple Baptist now has a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Community Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on December 16th. Temple Baptist will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Bethel Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on January 9, 2025.
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