The Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy Crusaders will be playing at home against the Lake Lure Classical Academy Raptors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
Last Thursday, Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy had to suffer through a rough 74-27 loss at the hands of Veritas Christian Academy. While losing is never fun, Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 702nd, while Veritas Christian Academy is ranked 242nd).
Meanwhile, Lake Lure Classical Academy strolled past Pinnacle Classical Academy with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 60-41. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Lake Lure Classical Academy.
Da'Zirus Watkins was his usual excellent self, scoring 25 points along with seven steals and five assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Andre Staley was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy's loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-7. As for Lake Lure Classical Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-2.
