Basketball Game Preview: Saint James Saints vs. Maret Frogs

Saint James hasn't had much luck against Maret recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The two teams will face off at 5:30 p.m. without much rest having both just played. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Saint James is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Sidwell Friends, who was ranked tenth in their home state at the time (Saint James was ranked 21st). Saint James came up short against Sidwell Friends on Tuesday, falling 49-23. The Saints' loss continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row.

Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 66-33, which was the final score in Maret's tilt against St. Andrew's Episcopal on Tuesday. The game marked the Frogs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Saint James' defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Maret, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.

Saint James ended up a good deal behind Maret when the teams last played back in February of 2024, losing 80-65. Will Saint James have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.