The Worcester Prep Mallards will face off against the Arcadia Firebirds at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Worcester Prep is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
Last Wednesday, Worcester Prep had just enough and edged Sussex Academy out 46-43.
Meanwhile, after only one point in their last contest, Arcadia made sure to put some points up on the board against Isle of Wight Academy on Tuesday. Arcadia claimed a resounding 72-37 win over Isle of Wight Academy. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Firebirds.
Worcester Prep better focus on containing Jordan Cropper and Ryhiem Pettit as the pair were huge in Arcadia's win. Cropper went 8 for 11 en route to 20 points and eight rebounds, while Pettit dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards. Pettit is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games he's played. Lavar Johnson was another key player, putting up ten points.
Arcadia now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Worcester Prep, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Worcester Prep was taken down by Arcadia 77-38 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Worcester Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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