The Mekeel Christian Academy Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Mekeel Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
Last Wednesday, Mekeel Christian Academy faced the Eagles in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Mekeel Christian Academy took a 72-61 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Mekeel Christian Academy came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Eagles are ranked 25th).
Meanwhile, Newburgh Free Academy suffered a tough 70-46 loss at the hands of the Eagles on Friday. Newburgh Free Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-18.
Mekeel Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 9-1. As for Newburgh Free Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
