Basketball Game Preview: Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats vs. Hiwassee Dam Eagles

Blue Ridge Early College hasn't had much luck against Hiwassee Dam recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats will look to defend their home court against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles at 7:30 p.m.

Blue Ridge Early College is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game on Saturday. They were beaten by Robbinsville 85-28. The Bobcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 55-14.

Conor McCall

Steals (Career)

02/08/25 vs Robbinsville	3
01/31/25 @ Hiwassee Dam	2
01/16/25 vs Rosman	2
11/21/24 vs Shining Rock Classical Academy	2
02/07/25 @ Highlands	1

Despite the loss, Blue Ridge Early College had strong showings from Dakota Kinsey, who posted 11 points in addition to five boards and five steals, and Conor McCall, who earned four points and three steals. Those three steals gave McCall a new career-high.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hiwassee Dam, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They breezed past Nantahala to the tune of 73-33 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won nine in a row.

Hiwassee Dam pushed their record up to 11-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.0 points over those games. As for Blue Ridge Early College, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-16.

Blue Ridge Early College took a serious blow against Hiwassee Dam in their previous meeting two weeks ago, falling 51-18. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Blue Ridge Early College was down 39-10.