Basketball Game Preview: Hearts Academy Panthers vs. Northwest Classical Academy Spartans

The Hearts Academy Panthers will venture away from home to face off against the Northwest Classical Academy Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Hearts Academy is headed out to face Northwest Classical Academy after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Panthers took their matchup on Saturday with ease, bagging an 82-33 win over Scholars Guild Academy.

Meanwhile, Northwest Classical Academy beat The Stonehaven School 46-36 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.

Northwest Classical Academy found their leader in sophomore Isaac Edwards, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Edwards is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Drew Starstrom was another key player, going 6-for-15 to rack up 12 points and five assists.

Northwest Classical Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.