Basketball Game Preview: Families Instructing Students HomeSchool Hawks vs. Out-of-Door Academy Thunder

The Families Instructing Students HomeSchool Hawks will head out to face off against the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Families Instructing Students HomeSchool's defense has only allowed 23.6 points per game this season, so Out-of-Door Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Last Tuesday, Families Instructing Students HomeSchool blew past Winter Haven Christian, posting a 43-12 victory. The Hawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 29 points or more this season.

Melody Lee was her usual excellent self, putting up ten points and five steals. That's the most steals she has posted since back in February. Raegan Claus was another key player, posting ten points.

Families Instructing Students HomeSchool smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Out-of-Door Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 53-18 defeat at the hands of Gulf Coast HEAT. The Thunder were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-8.

Families Instructing Students HomeSchool pushed their record up to 4-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 18.2 points per game. As for Out-of-Door Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.

Families Instructing Students HomeSchool took their victory against Out-of-Door Academy when the teams last played back in January by a conclusive 38-15. The rematch might be a little tougher for Families Instructing Students HomeSchool since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.