The Challenger Firebirds had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy by a score of 58-49 on Monday. That's another feather in the cap for Challenger, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Challenger's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Braelon Roe, who scored 14 points along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Kendall Reinhardt was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with 6 rebounds and 3 steals.
When it comes to explaining why Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Josiah Whitmire. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 30 points and 13 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Devin Duncan, who scored 8 points along with 7 rebounds and 3 steals.
Challenger's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Challenger will take on Christian Family Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Christian Family Academy will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nebo Crossing Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday.
