The Nebo Crossing Academy Bulldogs will look to defend their home court on Monday against the Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Nebo Crossing Academy suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Monday. They were outmatched by Veritas Christian Academy at home and fell 80-35. It was the first time this season that Nebo Crossing Academy let down their fans at home.
Loss or not, Nebo Crossing Academy got some senior leadership from Tanner McKinney and Morgan Baker. McKinney scored 14 points along with eight rebounds, while Baker. scored 13 points along with five rebounds and four steals. That was a full 37.1% of Nebo Crossing Academy's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Meanwhile, Pinnacle Classical Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They took a serious blow against Thomas Jefferson, falling 84-29. Pinnacle Classical Academy has struggled against Thomas Jefferson recently, as their match on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Cody Humphries, who scored seven points along with seven rebounds. Braylon Gentry was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five rebounds.
Nebo Crossing Academy's defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-7. As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Nebo Crossing Academy came up short against Pinnacle Classical Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 40-36. Will Nebo Crossing Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
