Basketball Game Preview: Cardinal O'Hara Hawks vs. Sacred Heart Academy Sharks

Cardinal O'Hara has gone 10-0 against Sacred Heart Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Cardinal O'Hara Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the Sacred Heart Academy Sharks at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Cardinal O'Hara's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.

Last Friday, Cardinal O'Hara was able to grind out a solid win over Frewsburg, taking the game 60-47.

It was another big night for Kyla Hayes, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and 17 boards. The game was her fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Elonna McGriff, who posted ten points and eight rebounds.

Cardinal O'Hara smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Sacred Heart Academy came up short against Nardin Academy on Tuesday and fell 46-37.

Cardinal O'Hara's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Cardinal O'Hara against Sacred Heart Academy when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 73-42 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cardinal O'Hara since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.