Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 21st straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 59-42 bruising from the Challenger Firebirds. The Crusaders were not able to make up for their loss to the Firebirds from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
Braelon Roe continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Challenger, going 9 of 20 on his way to 19 points in addition to six assists and six boards. Roe has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Kendall Reinhardt, who posted eight points along with 13 rebounds and five steals.
Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Challenger, they pushed their record up to 5-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy will face off against Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Challenger, they will take on Christian Family Academy at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Challenger is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52 points per game this season.
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