Basketball Game Preview: Montverde Academy Eagles vs. Central Pointe Christian Academy National White Tigers

The Montverde Academy Eagles will challenge the Central Pointe Christian Academy National White Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Montverde Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 15 matches -- so hopefully Central Pointe Christian Academy National likes a good challenge.

Montverde Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Newman, who was ranked 22nd in their home state at the time (Montverde Academy was ranked first). Montverde Academy simply couldn't be stopped last Saturday as they easily beat Newman 89-57. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 games by 20 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Saniyah Hall, who posted 21 points along with six rebounds and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaliyah Crump, who scored 19 points and three steals.

Meanwhile, Central Pointe Christian Academy National posted their biggest win since January 10th on Sunday. They blew past 1 of 1 Academy, posting an 87-59 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the White Tigers.

Montverde Academy pushed their record up to 21-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.1 points. As for Central Pointe Christian Academy National, their victory bumped their record up to 19-7.

Montverde Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Central Pointe Christian Academy National in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, winning 60-53. Does Montverde Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Central Pointe Christian Academy National turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.