Basketball Game Preview: Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks vs. Donelson Christian Academy Wildcats + How To Watch

Merrol Hyde Magnet is 1-9 against Donelson Christian Academy since November of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Hawks will take on the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m.

On Friday, Merrol Hyde Magnet was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-44 to Liberty Creek. The loss put an end to the Hawks' undefeated start to the season.

Pierce Cook

Field Goal Percentage

11/21/25 vs Liberty Creek	60%
11/20/25 @ Mount Juliet Christian Academy	83%
11/18/25 vs Christian Community	55%

Despite the loss, Merrol Hyde Magnet had strong showings from Pierce Cook, who posted 12 points, and Bennett Altepeter, who had 17 points and six boards. Cook has also also been stellar as far as shooting accuracy is concerned: he's posted one of at least 55% every time he's hit the court this season.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Donelson Christian Academy duked it out with Grace Christian Academy on Thursday. The Wildcats snuck past the Lions with a 65-60 victory. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won four in a row.

Having lost for the first time this season, Merrol Hyde Magnet fell to 2-1. As for Donelson Christian Academy, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.

Merrol Hyde Magnet came out on top in a nail-biter against Donelson Christian Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2024, sneaking past 56-53. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.