Basketball Game Preview: Restoration Academy vs. Banks Academy Jets

Restoration Academy will head out to challenge the Banks Academy Jets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Restoration Academy has three straight victories, Banks Academy has six straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the court.

Last Thursday, Restoration Academy strolled past Edgewood Academy with points to spare, taking the game 62-43.

Restoration Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Leah Thomas out in front who posted 26 points. Those 26 points gave Thomas a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Williams-Scott, who earned 18 points.

Meanwhile, Banks Academy had to suffer through a 65-8 loss at the hands of Restoration Academy.

Restoration Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-12. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.3 points per game. As for Banks Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.

Everything came up roses for Restoration Academy against Banks Academy in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as the squad secured a 65-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Restoration Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.