Basketball Game Preview: Oak Mountain Academy Warriors vs. Hearts Academy Panthers

The Oak Mountain Academy Warriors will challenge the Hearts Academy Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Oak Mountain Academy is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.

Last Monday, Oak Mountain Academy lost to Holy Ground Baptist Academy at home by a 52-37 margin. While the Warriors didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Stallions 12-5 in the first quarter.

Despite the loss, Oak Mountain Academy had strong showings from Mads Koelling, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals, and Jeb Harper, who posted eight points and five boards. That was a full 35.1% of Oak Mountain Academy's points, marking the third time in a row he's put up more than a third of the team's points.

Meanwhile, the third road match was the charm for Hearts Academy, as they earned their first road win of the season. They had just enough and edged The Forest School out 52-50.

Oak Mountain Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hearts Academy, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3.

Oak Mountain Academy came up short against Hearts Academy in their previous meeting back in November, falling 54-41. Will Oak Mountain Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.