Basketball Game Preview: James River HomeSchool Eagles vs. Lynchburg HomeSchool Patriots

The James River HomeSchool Eagles will take on the Lynchburg HomeSchool Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

James River HomeSchool is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 61-35 margin over Grove Christian School back in December of 2024. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, Lynchburg HomeSchool hadn't done well against Regents recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Lynchburg HomeSchool came out on top against Regents by a score of 63-53. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Patriots.

James River HomeSchool better keep an eye on Josiah Jantomaso. He was instrumental in Lynchburg HomeSchool's win, going 9 for 16 on his way to 25 points. The match was Jantomaso's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Jeremiah Brown was another key player, putting up ten points.

Lynchburg HomeSchool pushed their record up to 5-8 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.2 points per game. As for James River HomeSchool, the win got them back to even at 3-3.

James River HomeSchool took their victory against Lynchburg HomeSchool in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 50-27. Will James River HomeSchool repeat their success, or does Lynchburg HomeSchool have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.