Basketball Game Preview: Concord Academy Eagles vs. Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Spartans

The Concord Academy Eagles will venture away from home to square off against the Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Spartans at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Concord Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 14 contests -- so hopefully Southern School of Energy and Sustainability likes a good challenge.

Concord Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Dorman, who was ranked first in their home state at the time (Concord Academy was ranked first). The Eagles claimed a resounding 93-52 victory over the Cavaliers. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Southern School of Energy and Sustainability over East Wake in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Spartans blew the Warriors out of the water with a 71-19 final score. That 52 point margin sets a new team best for the Spartans this season.

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29.2 points. As for Concord Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 13-1.