Basketball Game Preview: O'Farrell Charter Falcons vs. Hilltop Lancers

The O'Farrell Charter Falcons will square off against the Hilltop Lancers at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

On Tuesday, O'Farrell Charter came up short against Mar Vista and fell 68-59. The loss continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Mariners: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Hilltop posted their biggest win since December 10, 2024 last Monday. They ended the year with a bang, routing Logan Memorial Education Campus 55-30.

Hilltop's win came from a few key players O'Farrell Charter will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Isma Hasani, who posted ten points and five steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. James Devin was another key player, going 5 of 9 on his way to 14 points.

O'Farrell Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Hilltop, their victory bumped their record up to 5-10.

O'Farrell Charter ended up a good deal behind Hilltop when the teams last played back in January of 2022, losing 54-40. Will O'Farrell Charter 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.