Basketball Game Preview: Boys' Home Hilltoppers vs. Christian Heritage Academy Knights

Boys' Home and Christian Heritage Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2018, but not for long. The Boys' Home Hilltoppers will face off against the Christian Heritage Academy Knights at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Having struggled with 20 losses in a row dating back to last season, Boys' Home turned things around against Christian Heritage Academy back in December of 2024. They secured a 54-48 W over the Knights. The Hilltoppers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Boys' Home will have to contain Luke Mason as he made an impact in Christian Heritage Academy's last game. He dropped a double-double on 21 points and 16 boards. With that strong performance, Mason is now averaging an impressive 9.2 rebounds per game. Hunter Manning was another key player, putting up 13 points and five rebounds.

Even though they lost, Christian Heritage Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Boys' Home's win ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-5. As for Christian Heritage Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.