Basketball Game Preview: Elite Academy Eagles vs. Somerset Academy Key Lions

The Elite Academy Eagles are taking a road trip to face off against the Somerset Academy Key Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Elite Academy is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Parkridge Christian on Friday. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 52-49 victory over the Panthers.

Liam Burell

Points

11/14/25 @ Parkridge Christian	20
11/10/25 @ Pathways	16
11/07/25 @ ABF Academy	18

Elite Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Liam Burell out in front who posted 20 points and eight boards. Burell's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Levi Brown was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Meanwhile, Somerset Academy Key took care of business in their home opener on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 49-34 victory over Lake Worth Christian.

Elite Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Somerset Academy Key, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0.

Everything came up roses for Elite Academy against Somerset Academy Key in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 75-48 win. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.