Basketball Game Preview: Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders vs. Ben Lippen Falcons

The Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders will head out on the road to face off against the Ben Lippen Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Heathwood Hall Episcopal is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.7 points per game this season.

Last Friday, Heathwood Hall Episcopal was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-43 to Hammond.

Tristen McCleary

Points

02/07/25 vs Hammond	16
02/04/25 @ Northside Christian Academy	23
02/03/25 vs Northside Christian Academy	26

Heathwood Hall Episcopal's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Tristen McCleary, who made all 7 shots he took to post 16 points, and Deuce Claxton, who posted 12 points. McCleary's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Xander Pertile, who earned five points.

Meanwhile, Ben Lippen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 57-39 to Hammond. The contest marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Ben Lippen's defeat dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Heathwood Hall Episcopal, their loss dropped their record down to 15-9.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal was able to grind out a solid win over Ben Lippen in their previous matchup back in January, winning 65-57. The rematch might be a little tougher for Heathwood Hall Episcopal since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.