Basketball Game Preview: Carey Blue Devils vs. Willard Crimson Flashes

The Carey Blue Devils will take on the Willard Crimson Flashes in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Willard took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Carey, who comes in off a win.

Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Carey turned things around against Wynford on Saturday. They managed a 67-61 victory over the Royals. The Blue Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Willard played a tough matchup on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Shelby, falling 71-34. The Crimson Flashes were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-14.

Carey's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Willard, their loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-2.

Carey lost to Willard at home by a decisive 52-35 margin when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Carey have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.