Basketball Game Preview: St. John Lutheran Saints vs. First Academy Eagles

St. John Lutheran hasn't had much luck against First Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Saints will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

St. John Lutheran saw some tournament action on Saturday. They took a hard 73-59 fall against Redeemer Christian.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for First Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They really took it to Seven Rivers Christian for the full four quarters, racking up a 59-25 win. The contest marked the Eagles' most dominant victory of the season.

First Academy's win came from a few key players that St. John Lutheran will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Aidan Jezowski, who went 7-for-16 en route to 17 points. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2025. Rayce Teate was another key player, putting up 11 points and four steals.

First Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.

First Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for St. John Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 6-12.

St. John Lutheran took a serious blow against First Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2025, falling 57-26. Will the Saints 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.