Basketball Game Preview: Middle College Panthers vs. Townsend Harris Hawks

Middle College is 0-3 against Townsend Harris since December of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Middle College Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Townsend Harris Hawks at 5:00 p.m.

Last Monday, Middle College had to suffer through a 49-22 loss at the hands of Information Tech. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Townsend Harris put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 83-66 win over Scholars Academy. Given the Hawks' advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 34th, while Scholars Academy are ranked 158th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Townsend Harris pushed their record up to 10-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.0 points per game. As for Middle College, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.

Middle College was taken down by Townsend Harris 94-31 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Middle College have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.