Basketball Game Preview: Flint River Academy Wildcats vs. St. Mary's Academy Bobcats

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Flint River Academy Wildcats duke it out with the St. Mary's Academy Bobcats at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday... The timing is sure in Flint River Academy's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while St. Mary's Academy has been banged up by 12 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

Two weeks ago, Flint River Academy came up short against Westwood and fell 50-42.

Flint River Academy might have lost, but man, D. J. Baums was a machine: he dropped a double-double on 17 points and 21 boards. Baums has been hot, having posted nine or more boards the last six times he's played. Cole Riner was another key player, putting up eight points and six rebounds.

Even though they lost, Flint River Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, St. Mary's Academy was beaten by Dominion Christian 60-29 last Saturday.

St. Mary's Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Flint River Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.

Flint River Academy took a serious blow against St. Mary's Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 56-28. Will Flint River 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.