Basketball Game Preview: Patriot Prep Academy Eagles vs. Fairfield Christian Academy Knights

Patriot Prep Academy is 0-7 against Fairfield Christian Academy since December of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Patriot Prep Academy Eagles will look to defend their home court against the Fairfield Christian Academy Knights at 5:30 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Patriot Prep Academy: 26.8, Fairfield Christian Academy: 27.3) so any points scored will be well earned.

Patriot Prep Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped last Saturday as they easily beat Academy for Urban Scholars 75-3. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 35 points or more this season.

Patriot Prep Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Faith Thomas, who almost dropped a double-double on 36 points and nine boards. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Thomas has scored at least a third of Patriot Prep Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Narkuor Tetteh-Odonkor, who posted 22 points in addition to seven boards and four steals.

Meanwhile, Fairfield Christian Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 41-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of Wellington School.

Patriot Prep Academy's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.0 points per game. As for Fairfield Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.

Patriot Prep Academy was taken down by Fairfield Christian Academy 68-30 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Patriot Prep Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.