Basketball Game Preview: Elevation Prep Academy Honey Badgers vs. New Life Christian Academy Monarchs

Elevation Prep Academy is 1-9 against New Life Christian Academy since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Elevation Prep Academy Honey Badgers will be playing at home against the New Life Christian Academy Monarchs at 3:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Wednesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Elevation Prep Academy beat Charlotte Elite Academy 65-61. With that win, the Honey Badgers brought their scoring average up to 50.9 points per game.

DEMARCUS RICHARDSON was the offensive standout of the match as he went 6 for 11 on his way to 15 points and six steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. HARVEY BEDELL was another key player, putting up 11 points.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask New Life Christian Academy). They claimed a resounding 94-44 victory over Capitol Encore Academy. The win was nothing new for the Monarchs as they're now sitting on three straight.

New Life Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Elevation Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-9.

Elevation Prep Academy came up short against New Life Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 69-59. Will Elevation Prep Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.