Preview: Donna Klein Jewish Academy Eagles vs. Grandview Prep Pride
Donna Klein Jewish Academy is 0-8 against Grandview Prep since December of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Donna Klein Jewish Academy Eagles will stay at home for another game and welcome the Grandview Prep Pride at 6:30 p.m. on January 18th. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Donna Klein Jewish Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They came out on top against Somerset Academy - Canyons by a score of 73-65.
Meanwhile, Grandview Prep waltzed into their match on Tuesday with two straight wins but they left with three. They had just enough and edged Spanish River out 55-53. Given Grandview Prep's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 210th, while Spanish River is ranked 506th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Xavian Charles was his usual excellent self, scoring 17 points along with four steals. He hasn't dropped below 15points for eight straight games. Marco Jordonne was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Donna Klein Jewish Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Grandview Prep, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.
Donna Klein Jewish Academy came up short against Grandview Prep when the teams last played back in December of 2022, falling 62-57. Will Donna Klein Jewish Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
