Basketball Game Preview: Calhoun Academy Cougars vs. Lee Academy Colts

The Calhoun Academy Cougars and the Lee Academy Colts will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Calhoun Academy is headed into Friday's game hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight losses. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-50 heartbreaker at the hands of Riverdale Academy.

Meanwhile, Lee Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 48-23 to Kirk Academy.

Calhoun Academy's loss dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Lee Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

Everything came up roses for Calhoun Academy against Lee Academy when the teams last played back in November, as the team secured a 57-22 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Calhoun Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.