Basketball Game Preview: Hartfield Academy Hawks vs. Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots

The Hartfield Academy Hawks will challenge the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Hartfield Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 11 contests -- so hopefully Madison-Ridgeland Academy likes a good challenge.

On Tuesday, Hartfield Academy made easy work of Jackson Prep and carried off a 65-43 victory. The Hawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 22 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Madison-Ridgeland Academy strolled into their game on Tuesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They came out on top against Jackson Academy by a score of 65-55.

Madison-Ridgeland Academy's win came from a few key players Hartfield Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Erick Dampier, Jr., who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 18 rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last 27 games he's played dating back to last season. Caeden Harvey was another key player, shooting 58% from the field en route to 16 points.

Madison-Ridgeland Academy's win bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Hartfield Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.

Hartfield Academy came up short against Madison-Ridgeland Academy when the teams last played back in February, falling 61-55. Will the Hawks 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.