Basketball Game Preview: Miami Vandals vs. Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans

Miami hasn't had much luck against Gilbert Classical Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Miami Vandals will be playing at home against the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans at 7:00 p.m.

Miami is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game back in December of 2024. They took a blow against Glendale Prep Academy, falling 85-21. The match marked the Vandals' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gilbert Classical Academy). They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging an 89-21 victory over Sequoia Pathway Academy. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Spartans with their most commanding win of the season.

Gilbert Classical Academy pushed their record up to 9-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.8 points per game. As for Miami, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.

Miami might still be hurting after the 68-45 defeat they got from Gilbert Classical Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Can Miami avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.