Basketball Game Preview: Colonial Heights Colonials vs. Matoaca Warriors

Colonial Heights is on a five-game streak of home losses, Matoaca a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Colonial Heights Colonials will host the Matoaca Warriors at 7:15 p.m. Colonial Heights is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.3 points per game this season.

Last Friday, Colonial Heights was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 53-48 to Meadowbrook.

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Bret Lipscomb, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 12 points along with five boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Za'Marion Mason, who posted eight points and seven rebounds.

Even though they lost, Colonial Heights smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.

Meanwhile, Matoaca lost to Highland Springs on the road by a 77-58 margin on Saturday.

Matoaca's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Colonial Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.

Colonial Heights suffered a grim 65-39 defeat to Matoaca in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Colonial Heights 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.