Basketball Game Preview: Mount Juliet Christian Academy Saints vs. Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks + How To Watch

Mount Juliet Christian Academy is on a seven-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Merrol Hyde Magnet a seven-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Mount Juliet Christian Academy Saints will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks at 6:30 p.m.

Mount Juliet Christian Academy is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They came up short against Valor College Prep on Tuesday, falling 67-44.

Merrol Hyde Magnet not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 6th (when they won 74-27). They blew past Christian Community 68-45.

Mount Juliet Christian Academy better focus on containing Bennett Altepeter and Pierce Cook as the pair were huge in Merrol Hyde Magnet's win. Altepeter shot 45% from the field on his way to 18 points along with five rebounds and four steals, while Cook went 6-for-11 to rack up 17 points and five boards. Eliot Johnson was another key player, putting up nine points and five steals.

Mount Juliet Christian Academy couldn't quite get it done against Merrol Hyde Magnet in their previous meeting back in November of 2022 as they fell 49-40. Will the Saints 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.