Thornton Academy and Sanford are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2020, but not for long. The Thornton Academy Trojans will host the Sanford Spartans at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Tuesday, Thornton Academy ended up a good deal behind Edward Little and lost 54-40.
Meanwhile, Sanford had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They blew past the Knights, posting a 49-19 win. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 20 points or more this season.
Thornton Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Sanford, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-3.
Thornton Academy took a serious blow against Sanford in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 64-28. Will Thornton Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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