Basketball Game Preview: Mount St. Charles Academy Mounties vs. North Smithfield Northmen

The Mount St. Charles Academy Mounties will start their season against the North Smithfield Northmen. Tip off is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

North Smithfield is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Davies Career & Tech. North Smithfield was the clear victor by a 46-25 margin over Davies Career & Tech on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Northmen have posted since January 26th.

They pushed their record up to 1-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.

As for Mount St. Charles Academy, they've got a clean slate this season. Last year, they had a stellar season and finished 19-6.

Everything went Mount St. Charles Academy's way against North Smithfield when the teams last played back in December of 2022, as Mount St. Charles Academy made off with a 64-44 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mount St. Charles 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.