Basketball Game Preview: John Hancock Academy Rebels vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars

John Hancock Academy hasn't had much luck against Thomas Jefferson Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The John Hancock Academy Rebels will be playing in front of their home fans against the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars at 7:30 p.m.

John Hancock Academy is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-46 heartbreaker at the hands of David Emanuel Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Rebels have suffered since February 13, 2024.

Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson Academy entered their tilt with David Emanuel Academy on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 65-56 victory over the Eagles. That's two games straight that the Jaguars have won by exactly nine points.

Thomas Jefferson Academy's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-9. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.3 points per game. As for John Hancock Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-15.

John Hancock Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Thomas Jefferson Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, but they still walked away with a 65-60 victory. Does John Hancock Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Thomas Jefferson Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.