Macon-East Montgomery Academy is on a seven-game streak of home losses, Southern Prep Academy a ten-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights will take on the Southern Prep Academy Fighting Rangers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy suffered their biggest defeat since December 7, 2023 on Friday. Their tough 52-26 defeat to Hooper Academy might stick with them for a while. While losing is never fun, Macon-East Montgomery Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 320th, while Hooper Academy is ranked 148th).
Keagan Roney put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. He hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games. Thaddeus McKinney was another key contributor, scoring four points.
Meanwhile, Southern Prep Academy was the victim of a rough 70-46 loss at the hands of Success Unlimited Academy on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Southern Prep Academy has suffered against Success Unlimited Academy since November 9, 2017.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Southern Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.
Everything came up roses for Macon-East Montgomery Academy against Southern Prep Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 as the team secured a 64-19 win. Does Macon-East Montgomery Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southern Prep Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
