Basketball Game Preview: Hilliard Darby Panthers vs. Bishop Watterson Eagles

Hilliard Darby has won six straight games at home, while Bishop Watterson has won six straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Hilliard Darby Panthers will welcome the Bishop Watterson Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Friday, Hilliard Darby escaped with a win against Olentangy Berlin by the margin of a single free throw, 51-50. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 51st, while the Bears are ranked 429th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Bishop Watterson hadn't done well against St. Charles recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Bishop Watterson strolled past St. Charles with points to spare, taking the game 58-42.

Hilliard Darby's win bumped their record up to 12-1. As for Bishop Watterson, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.

Hilliard Darby came up short against Bishop Watterson in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 52-45. Will Hilliard Darby 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.