Basketball Game Preview: Clarke Prep Gators vs. Snook Christian Academy Eagles

The Clarke Prep Gators will take on the Snook Christian Academy Eagles in a tournament on Friday. Clarke Prep is looking for their season's first win.

Clarke Prep fought the good fight in their overtime game against Sparta Academy on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 60-59 to the Warriors. Even if the Gators couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their offense, which had struggled int the games prior.

Meanwhile, Snook Christian Academy lost to Sparta Academy at home by a 43-27 margin on Saturday. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Clarke Prep will have to contain Josh Gabel as he made an impact in Snook Christian Academy's last game. He posted nine points and three blocks.

Clarke Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Snook Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.