Basketball Game Preview: Crossroads Charter Academy Cougars vs. Mesick Bulldogs

Crossroads Charter Academy hasn't had much luck against Mesick recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Crossroads Charter Academy Cougars will host the Mesick Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Crossroads Charter Academy is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Marion on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Crossroads Charter Academy lost 50-27 to Marion. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 733rd, while the Eagles are ranked 356th).

Despite their defeat, Crossroads Charter Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Coulter Kasbohm, who posted 13 points and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Kasbohm is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Jerome Watkins was another key player, putting up four points and six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Mesick took a blow against Pentwater on Friday, falling 60-33. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now lost three in a row.

Like Mesick, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Issac Stroh led the charge by posting 11 points. Another player making a difference was Jackson Abraham, who put up seven points.

Mesick's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Crossroads Charter Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.

Crossroads Charter Academy took a serious blow against Mesick in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 60-13. Will Crossroads Charter Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.