Basketball Game Preview: Dorchester Academy Raiders vs. Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks

Dorchester Academy is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Colleton Prep Academy a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Dorchester Academy Raiders will host the Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

On Tuesday, Dorchester Academy lost to Cathedral Academy on the road by a 67-49 margin. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 248th, while the Generals are ranked 84th).

Meanwhile, Colleton Prep Academy ended up a good deal behind Patrick Henry Academy on Tuesday and lost 76-60. While the War Hawks didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Patriots 26-17 in the first quarter.

Colleton Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Dorchester Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-9.

Dorchester Academy beat Colleton Prep Academy 84-73 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will Dorchester Academy repeat their success, or does Colleton Prep Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.