Basketball Game Preview: Pine Forge Academy vs. Mercy Career & Technical

Pine Forge Academy is 0-3 against Mercy Career & Technical since January of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. Both will face off at 4:00 p.m. without much rest having both just played. Neither of those teams managed to put together many points in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.

Pine Forge Academy is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They took a 26-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of Girard College.

Meanwhile, Mercy Career & Technical was beaten by Mastery 45-18 on Wednesday. The contest marked Mercy Career & Technical's lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Mercy Career & Technical's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Pine Forge Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.

Pine Forge Academy suffered a grim 44-22 defeat to Mercy Career & Technical in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Pine Forge Academy 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.