Basketball Game Preview: La Salle College Explorers vs. Holy Ghost Prep Firebirds

The La Salle College Explorers will hit the road for the first time this season to take on the Holy Ghost Prep Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

La Salle College took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They enjoyed a cozy 76-60 victory over Carver High School of Engineering & Science. The Explorers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Holy Ghost Prep came up short against Holy Cross on Friday and fell 67-55. The matchup marked the Firebirds' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Holy Ghost Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for La Salle College, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.

La Salle College strolled past Holy Ghost Prep in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 by a score of 77-58. The rematch might be a little tougher for La Salle College since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.