Basketball Game Preview: Charlotte Latin Hawks vs. Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors

Charlotte Latin is 8-1 against Metrolina Christian Academy since January of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Hawks will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. Metrolina Christian Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Charlotte Latin, who comes in off a win.

Charlotte Latin is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against West Stanly. The Hawks took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 59-16 win over the Colts. The victory continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Colts: they've now won five in a row.

Mollie Snyder

Steals (Career)

11/18/25 @ West Stanly	8
01/14/25 @ Covenant Day	2
12/30/24 vs Providence	2
02/04/25 vs Charlotte Country Day School	1
01/28/25 @ Cannon	1

Charlotte Latin got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Mollie Snyder out in front who posted 13 points and eight steals. Those eight steals gave Snyder a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlotte Tune, who scored 16 points and five steals.

Meanwhile, Metrolina Christian Academy played a tough contest on Monday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Gaston Christian, falling 71-43. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-14.

Everything came up roses for Charlotte Latin against Metrolina Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 68-35 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Warriors' Alaina Griffin, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 22 points and four steals. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Hawks still be able to contain Griffin? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.