Basketball Game Preview: Billingsley Bears vs. Holy Spirit Catholic Saints

The Billingsley Bears just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Holy Spirit Catholic Saints at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Billingsley sitting on seven straight victories and Holy Spirit Catholic on four.

Billingsley will bounce into Tuesday's contest after beating Autaugaville, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Billingsley secured a 31-27 W over Autaugaville on Monday.

Billingsley's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Alana Jones, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 boards, and Derrica Motley, who posted 11 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Jones is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 38 games she's played dating back to last season.

Billingsley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 38 consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Holy Spirit Catholic took their game back in December of 2024 with ease, bagging a 67-26 win over Holt. That looming 67-26 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Saints yet this season.

Billingsley is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.4 points per game. As for Holy Spirit Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.

Billingsley couldn't quite finish off Holy Spirit Catholic in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 and fell 57-55. Will Billingsley 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.