Basketball Game Preview: St. Stephen's Academy vs. Damascus Christian Eagles

St. Stephen's Academy is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Damascus Christian a six-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. St. Stephen's Academy will host the Damascus Christian Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

St. Stephen's Academy is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest defeat since December 6, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Portland Waldorf by a score of 49-46.

Meanwhile, Damascus Christian came up short against North Clackamas Christian on Tuesday and fell 40-31. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oregon basketball rankings (they are ranked 253rd, while the Saints are ranked 116th).

Damascus Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for St. Stephen's Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.

St. Stephen's Academy was dealt a bruising 73-31 loss at the hands of Damascus Christian in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will St. Stephen's Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.