Basketball Preview: Kelly Hawks vs. Westwood Baptist Academy Eagles
The Kelly Hawks will start their season against the Westwood Baptist Academy Eagles. Tip off is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Kelly is hoping to do what Mississippi Valley Christian couldn't last Friday: put an end to Westwood Baptist Academy's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at 11 games. Westwood Baptist Academy breezed by Mississippi Valley Christian to the tune of 71-41. Fans of the Eagles have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Kelly, they've got a clean slate. Last year, they had a stellar season and finished 21-6.
Kelly strolled past Westwood Baptist Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2023 by a score of 58-42. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Westwood Baptist Academy's James Hawley, who went 9 for 18 en route to 21 points plus five steals. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for Kelly to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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