Basketball Game Preview: John Hancock Academy Rebels vs. Citizens Christian Academy Patriots

The John Hancock Academy Rebels will face off against the Citizens Christian Academy Patriots at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. John Hancock Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.

John Hancock Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against David Emanuel Academy by a score of 61-48. The Rebels' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Olivia Rackley

Points

02/18/25 vs David Emanuel Academy	33
02/07/25 vs David Emanuel Academy	24
02/06/25 @ Thomas Jefferson Academy	22
02/04/25 @ Covenant Academy	17

Olivia Rackley was her usual excellent self, putting up 33 points. The match was her fourth in a row with at least 17 points. Kandler Martin was another key player, earning 16 points.

Meanwhile, Citizens Christian Academy earned a 54-41 victory over Memorial Day on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Matadors: they've now won eight in a row.

John Hancock Academy's record now sits at 13-14. As for Citizens Christian Academy, their record now sits at 13-10.

John Hancock Academy beat Citizens Christian Academy 61-49 when the teams last played back in February of 2019. Will John Hancock Academy repeat their success, or does Citizens Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.