Basketball Game Preview: Archbishop Hannan Hawks vs. Liberty Magnet Patriots

The Archbishop Hannan Hawks will square off against the Liberty Magnet Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Archbishop Hannan has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Archbishop Hannan is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Louisiana's top teams: Zachary, who was ranked third at the time (Archbishop Hannan was ranked fifth). Archbishop Hannan sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 85-82 win over Zachary on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hawks have posted since December 14, 2024.

Meanwhile, Liberty Magnet unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They came up short against Greenforest, falling 79-58. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Patriots have suffered since November 26, 2024.

Archbishop Hannan's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 17-7. As for Liberty Magnet, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 17-3.

Things could have been worse for Archbishop Hannan, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 58-43 loss to Liberty Magnet when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Archbishop Hannan 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.