The Sterling Classical Soldiers entered their tilt with the Providence Prep Rams with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Sterling Classical snuck past Providence Prep with a 60-55 win on Tuesday. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Ely McClung had a dynamite game for Sterling Classical, scoring 32 points. Another player making a difference was Sam Luttrell, who scored nine points.
Sterling Classical's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.2 points per game. As for Providence Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sterling Classical's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Grace Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 5th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Texas (Grace Academy is ranked 1081st, while Sterling Classical is ranked 1089th). As for Providence Prep, they will be playing at home against Eagle Christian Academy at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Eagle Christian Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
