Basketball Game Preview: Ellicott Thunderhawks vs. Banning Lewis Academy Stallions

The Ellicott Thunderhawks will square off against the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Banning Lewis Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Ellicott, who comes in off a win.

On Friday, Ellicott beat Manitou Springs 44-31. The victory continues a trend for the Thunderhawks in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won four in a row.

Meanwhile, Banning Lewis Academy played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Colorado Springs Christian, falling 64-15. The game marked the Stallions' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Ellicott's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-6. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.5 points over those games. As for Banning Lewis Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-15.

Ellicott came up short against Banning Lewis Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 37-31. Can Ellicott avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.