Basketball Game Preview: Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons vs. Harker Eagles

The Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons will venture away from home to challenge the Harker Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Crystal Springs Uplands was handed a 39-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 64-61 victory over Kehillah. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Gryphons have posted since January 11th.

Eastside College Prep typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Harker proved too difficult a challenge. They strolled past the Panthers with points to spare, taking the game 61-47.

Crystal Springs Uplands better keep an eye on Alan Gao. He was instrumental in Harker's win, putting up 21 points. Those 21 points gave Gao a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Advay Monga, who posted nine points.

Crystal Springs Uplands' record is now 9-13. As for Harker, their record now sits at 12-10.

Everything came up roses for Crystal Springs Uplands against Harker in their previous meeting two weeks ago, as the team secured a 76-47 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Crystal Springs Uplands since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.