Founders Classical Academy will square off against the Lead Hill Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Founders Classical Academy is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Jasper back in December of 2024 (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Founders Classical Academy lost 79-53 to Jasper. Founders Classical Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Lead Hill came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past Advanced Studies 73-18. That looming 73-18 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Lead Hill's win came from a few key players Founders Classical Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Coda Lemon, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards. That's the most points he has posted since back in February of 2024. Dawson Lively was another key player, going 5 for 8 on his way to 12 points in addition to six assists and four steals.
Lead Hill smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Founders Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Lead Hill, they pushed their record up to 20-12 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Founders Classical Academy ended up a good deal behind Lead Hill when the teams last played back in December of 2024, losing 63-49. Will Founders Classical Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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