The Briarfield Academy Rebels won the last time they faced the Claiborne Academy Rebels, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Briarfield Academy pulled ahead with a 41-40 photo finish over the Rebels.
Despite the loss, Claiborne Academy saw an underclassman step up: Mattie Nowery scored nine points.
Briarfield Academy has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. As for Claiborne Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
Briarfield Academy will head out on the road to face off against the Pioneers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Central School comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 18 points in their last three games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse. As for Claiborne Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the Lions at 5:00 p.m. Union Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
