Basketball Game Preview: Miami Country Day Spartans vs. Divine Savior Academy Sharks

The Miami Country Day Spartans will square off against the Divine Savior Academy Sharks at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Miami Country Day's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 17 matches.

Miami Country Day is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 69-61 victory over Hialeah Educational Academy.

Chaim Galbut

Field Goal Percentage

02/06/25 vs Hialeah Educational Academy	45%
02/04/25 vs Scheck Hillel Community School	80%
01/29/25 vs Palmetto	57%
01/22/25 vs Benjamin	73%
01/20/25 vs Cardinal Gibbons	46%
01/15/25 vs Westminster Christian	46%

Miami Country Day got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Chaim Galbut out in front who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 17 boards. Galbut is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Miguel Orbe, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 17 points.

Meanwhile, Divine Savior Academy came up short against Hialeah Educational Academy on Tuesday and fell 70-61.

Miami Country Day will need to focus on slowing down Joost West, one of several Divine Savior Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds. David Watson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 19 points and 13 boards.

Divine Savior Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 17-5. As for Miami Country Day, their victory bumped their record up to 19-6.

Miami Country Day came up short against Divine Savior Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 77-71. Can Miami Country Day avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.