Basketball Game Preview: Herricks Highlanders vs. Academy Charter

The Herricks Highlanders and Academy Charter will compete for holiday cheer at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Herricks is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Uniondale on Wednesday. Herricks took a 49-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Uniondale.

Meanwhile, Academy Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against Massapequa, falling 59-12. Academy Charter was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-3.

Amani White was Academy Charter's leading scorer, having posted five points.

Herricks' defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Academy Charter, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.