Basketball Preview: Virginia Academy Patriots vs. Highland Hawks
Having just played yesterday, the Virginia Academy Patriots will get right back to it and host the Highland Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Virginia Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 70.3 points per game this season.
Highland is facing Virginia Academy at the wrong time: Virginia Academy suffered their first home loss of the season on Monday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell 66-54 to the Cardinals. The Patriots 's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Virginia Academy got top-tier performance from Mike Smith, who posted 24 points. Another player making a difference was Matthew McLaurin, who posted nine points.
Meanwhile, Highland and Bullis (ranked 93rd and 11th in the MaxPreps national rankings respectively) squared off in a high-profile contest on Sunday. Highland secured a 56-52 W over Bullis. The victory was nothing new for the Hawks as they're now sitting on seven straight.
Virginia Academy's defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-2. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.0 points per game. As for Highland, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Virginia Academy came up short against Highland in their previous matchup back in February, falling 50-41. Will Virginia 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.
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