Basketball Game Preview: Clinton Grace Christian Eagles vs. New Hope Academy National Tigers

The Clinton Grace Christian Eagles will challenge the New Hope Academy National Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Clinton Grace Christian's favor as the team sits on 19 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while New Hope Academy National has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.

Clinton Grace Christian is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Rosedale Christian Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Clinton Grace Christian blew past Rosedale Christian Academy 63-37 on Tuesday. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 16th, while the Rosedale Panthers are ranked 186th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when New Hope Academy National challenged Springdale Prep on Thursday. New Hope Academy National was dealt an 82-45 loss at the hands of Springdale Prep.

New Hope Academy National's defeat dropped their record down to 14-19. As for Clinton Grace Christian, their win bumped their record up to 19-6.

Everything came up roses for Clinton Grace Christian against New Hope Academy National in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the squad secured an 84-57 victory. Does Clinton Grace Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will New Hope Academy National turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.