Basketball Game Preview: Archbishop Curley Friars vs. New Hope Academy National Tigers

The Archbishop Curley Friars will face off against the New Hope Academy National Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Archbishop Curley has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.

Archbishop Curley is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They lost 68-45 to Calvert Hall on Friday.

Meanwhile, New Hope Academy National came up short against Southern Maryland Christian Academy on Saturday and fell 73-64.

New Hope Academy National's defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2. Those home losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 62.0 points this season. As for Archbishop Curley, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.

Archbishop Curley couldn't quite finish off New Hope Academy National in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 and fell 62-59. Can the Friars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.