Basketball Game Preview: Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights vs. Hooper Academy Colts

The Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hooper Academy Colts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Macon-East Montgomery Academy: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Hooper Academy has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.

Macon-East Montgomery Academy will head into Saturday's contest out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They lost 52-30 to Ezekiel Academy. While losing is never fun, Macon-East Montgomery Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 273rd, while Ezekiel Academy is ranked 93rd).

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Thaddeus McKinney, who posted nine points and five boards. Noah Underwood was another key player, putting up four points and five boards.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hooper Academy). They claimed a resounding 84-41 win over Crenshaw Christian Academy. The Colts have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 28 points or more this season.

Hooper Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.

Macon-East Montgomery Academy was dealt a bruising 66-34 loss at the hands of Hooper Academy when the teams last played on Thursday. Will Macon-East Montgomery 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.