Preview: Academy of the Holy Names Jaguars vs. Carrollwood Day Patriots
Academy of the Holy Names is 0-3 against Carrollwood Day since December of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Academy of the Holy Names Jaguars will be playing at home against the Carrollwood Day Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Academy of the Holy Names put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Friday. They really took it to Largo for the full four quarters, racking up a 61-24 win at home. With Academy of the Holy Names ahead 35-12 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Academy of the Holy Names' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lucy Morey, who scored 18 points along with five assists and four steals. Morey hasn't dropped below two steals for five straight games. Another player making a difference was Morgan Hunt, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and five assists.
Carrollwood Day posted their biggest victory since November 28, 2023 on Monday. They blew past Ruskin Christian, posting a 50-22 victory on the road.
Academy of the Holy Names pushed their record up to 13-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 34.67 points. As for Carrollwood Day, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
Academy of the Holy Names took a serious blow against Carrollwood Day when the teams last played back in December of 2018, falling 69-13. Will Academy of the Holy Names have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
