South Charlotte is 2-8 against Charlotte Elite Academy since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The South Charlotte Thunder will be playing in front of their home fans against the Charlotte Elite Academy Soldiers at 6:45 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
South Charlotte saw some tournament action on Saturday. They had to suffer through a 82-48 loss at the hands of Northside Christian Academy. While losing is never fun, the Thunder can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 509th in North Carolina, while the Crusaders are ranked 80th in South Carolina).
Meanwhile, Charlotte Elite Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 65-61 to Elevation Prep Academy.
South Charlotte's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Charlotte Elite Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
South Charlotte might still be hurting after the 62-41 defeat they got from Charlotte Elite Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Can South Charlotte avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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