Nebo Crossing Academy is 8-0 against Challenger since November of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Nebo Crossing Academy Bulldogs will look to defend their home court against the Challenger Firebirds at 4:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Nebo Crossing Academy suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Monday. They were beaten by Veritas Christian Academy 80-35. It was the first time this season that Nebo Crossing Academy let down their fans at home.
Meanwhile, Challenger came up short against Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy on Monday and fell 55-46.
The losing side was boosted by Riley Annis, who scored 22 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Braelon Roe, who scored six points along with nine assists.
Nebo Crossing Academy's defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-7. As for Challenger, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.
Nebo Crossing Academy strolled past Challenger in their previous meeting back in November of 2023 by a score of 43-27. Will Nebo Crossing Academy repeat their success, or does Challenger have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.