Basketball Game Preview: Classical Magnet Gladiators vs. Achievement First

The Classical Magnet Gladiators will take on Achievement First in a holiday battle at at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Achievement First took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Classical Magnet, who comes in off a win.

Classical Magnet is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Wednesday. They blew past Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, posting a 79-37 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Gladiators as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Achievement First was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 67-34 loss at the hands of Amistad.

Everything came up roses for Classical Magnet against Achievement First in their previous matchup back in February, as the team secured a 75-39 victory. Does Classical Magnet have another victory up their sleeve, or will Achievement First turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.