The Elevation Prep Academy Honey Badgers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Central Carolina Prep on the road and fell 84-54. Elevation Prep Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 53-28.
When it comes to explaining why Elevation Prep Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is TYLER CRIDER. Despite the final result, he went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 20 points and 3 assists. The game was CRIDER's seventh in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of BRAYLEN CALDWELL, who scored ten points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
Elevation Prep Academy has not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Central Carolina Prep, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-7.
Elevation Prep Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Piedmont Classical at 2:00 p.m. on December 22nd. Central Carolina Prep will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Elevation Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024.
