The New Hope Academy Regional Tigers and Washington Leadership Academy will face off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
New Hope Academy Regional took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. Everything went their way against Ron Brown as New Hope Academy Regional made off with a 63-39 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted since December 26, 2024.
New Hope Academy Regional got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lawson Hopkins out in front who posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Kellen Powell, who put up 12 points.
Meanwhile, Washington Leadership Academy made easy work of Capital City Public Charter School on Thursday and carried off a 78-56 win.
New Hope Academy Regional's victory bumped their record up to 9-14. As for Washington Leadership Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
New Hope Academy Regional strolled past Washington Leadership Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 by a score of 67-52. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Washington Leadership Academy's Dawaun McLean, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will New Hope Academy Regional still be able to contain McLean? There's only one way to find out.
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