Basketball Game Preview: Calverton vs. Holly Grove Christian Eagles

Calverton and the Holly Grove Christian Eagles will face off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Thursday, Calverton took their game with ease, bagging a 72-36 victory over The Gunston School. The win made it back-to-back victories for Calverton.

Meanwhile, Holly Grove Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 49-36 win over Worcester Prep on Thursday.

Holly Grove Christian's win came from a few key players Calverton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jack Ellis, who posted 14 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Oliver Mester-Toth, who had 12 points and eight boards.

Holly Grove Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.