Basketball Game Preview: Hargrave Military Academy Tigers vs. Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks

Hargrave Military Academy hasn't had much luck against Miller School of Albemarle recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hargrave Military Academy Tigers will face off against the Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks at 3:45 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Hargrave Military Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They snuck past Virginia Academy with a 42-37 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Miller School of Albemarle, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat Fredericksburg Christian 84-54. The Mavericks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 games by 22 points or more this season.

Miller School of Albemarle's win came from a few key players Hargrave Military Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaylen Dyer, who went 8-for-12 en route to 19 points along with seven assists and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ryan Crotty, who shot 5-for-7 from long range and almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine boards.

Miller School of Albemarle pushed their record up to 18-11 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33.5 points. As for Hargrave Military Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 24-17.

Hargrave Military Academy might still be hurting after the 73-51 loss they got from Miller School of Albemarle in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can Hargrave Military Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.