Basketball Game Preview: Horizon Science Academy-Southwest Huskies vs. Goode STEM Academy Knights + How To Watch

For the first time this season, Horizon Science Academy-Southwest will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against the Goode STEM Academy Knights at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.

Horizon Science Academy-Southwest not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since January 29th (when they won 50-13). They really took it to Back of the Yards College Prep for the full four quarters, racking up a 38-5 win. With the Huskies ahead 26-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.

Mariah Horne

Points

12/03/25 @ Back of the Yards College Prep	18
11/17/25 vs Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park	7
01/29/25 vs Gage Park	2
01/28/25 @ Hansberry	5
01/13/25 vs Grace Christian Academy	14
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Mariah Horne was a one-woman wrecking crew as she posted 18 points in addition to six boards and five assists. That's the most points she has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jaida Ortiz, who scored 12 points and five steals.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Goode STEM Academy). They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 45-4 victory over Back of the Yards College Prep. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won four in a row.

The victory got Horizon Science Academy-Southwest back to even at 1-1. As for Goode STEM Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.

Horizon Science Academy-Southwest couldn't quite get it done against Goode STEM Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2024 as they fell 35-22. Will the Huskies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.