Basketball Game Preview: Eno River Academy Bobcats vs. Clover Garden School Grizzlies

Eno River Academy is 0-10 against Clover Garden School since February of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Eno River Academy Bobcats will host the Clover Garden School Grizzlies at 6:00 p.m.

Eno River Academy is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. The game between them and Vance Charter didn't end well, with Eno River Academy falling 41-24.

Meanwhile, Clover Garden School was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Woods Charter 50-23. That 27 point margin sets a new team best for the Grizzlies this season.

Eno River Academy better keep an eye on Hanna Tickle. She was instrumental in Clover Garden School's win, going 8 of 12 on her way to 22 points and eight steals. That makes it 13 consecutive games in which Tickle has scored at least a third of Clover Garden School's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nikole Weed, who posted eight points and five rebounds.

Clover Garden School smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Clover Garden School's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Eno River Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.

Eno River Academy lost to Clover Garden School at home by a decisive 31-12 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Eno River Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.