The Glencliff Colts just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face Knowledge Academies at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Glencliff has struggled recently with 16 defeats in a row, while Knowledge Academies will arrive with three straight victories.
Glencliff is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Overton on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Colts took a blow against the Bobcats, falling 59-14. The Colts were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-11.
Meanwhile, Knowledge Academies hadn't done well against Stem Preparatory Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Knowledge Academies claimed a resounding 62-7 win over Stem Preparatory Academy. Knowledge Academies has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 42 points or more this season.
Knowledge Academies' win came from a few key players Glencliff will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kalieah Taylor, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 18 rebounds. She is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Zerahiah Polk, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 11 boards.
Knowledge Academies was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Glencliff's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Knowledge Academies, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Glencliff didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Knowledge Academies when the teams last played back in December of 2024, but they still walked away with a 34-30 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Knowledge Academies' Tamia Campbell, who posted 22 points. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Colts still be able to contain Campbell? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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