Basketball Game Preview: Hilton Head Christian Academy Eagles vs. Patrick Henry Academy Patriots

The Hilton Head Christian Academy Eagles will head out to challenge the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Hilton Head Christian Academy has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 10.

On Saturday, Hilton Head Christian Academy had to suffer through a 68-27 loss at the hands of Heathwood Hall Episcopal. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 215th, while the Highlanders are ranked 52nd).

Meanwhile, Patrick Henry Academy played a tough match on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Hilton Head Prep and fell 72-40. The Patriots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-15.

Hilton Head Christian Academy will need focus on slowing down Daivon Glover, one of several Patrick Henry Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 18 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Rowen Croft, who put up 11 points and seven rebounds.

Hilton Head Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.

Hilton Head Christian Academy strolled past Patrick Henry Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2022 by a score of 64-48. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hilton Head Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.