Basketball Game Preview: Roanoke Catholic Celtics vs. Virginia Episcopal School Bishops

Roanoke Catholic hasn't had much luck against Virginia Episcopal School recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Roanoke Catholic Celtics will be home for the holidays to greet the Virginia Episcopal School Bishops at 6:00 p.m. Roanoke Catholic has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.

Roanoke Catholic is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They strolled past North Cross with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 46-29. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.

Meanwhile, Virginia Episcopal School came up short against Trinity Episcopal on Saturday, falling 75-54.

Roanoke Catholic will need focus on slowing down Sasha Brody, one of several Virginia Episcopal School players who made an impact when they last played. She went 9 for 19 on her way to 24 points and three steals. The match was Brody's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Taniyah Ford, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 boards.

Virginia Episcopal School's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Roanoke Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.

Roanoke Catholic took a serious blow against Virginia Episcopal School in their previous meeting back in February, falling 50-15. Will Roanoke Catholic 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.