Basketball Game Preview: Brashier Middle College Charter Bengal vs. High Point Academy Grizzlies

The Brashier Middle College Charter Bengal and the High Point Academy Grizzlies will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Brashier Middle College Charter has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while High Point Academy will arrive with seven straight wins.

Last Friday, Brashier Middle College Charter lost to Chesnee at home by a 53-38 margin.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask High Point Academy). They were the clear victor by an 89-65 margin over Broome on Friday. The Grizzlies have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.

Brashier Middle College Charter better keep an eye on Chonci Miller. He was instrumental in High Point Academy's win, almost dropping a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. Miller has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last three times he's played. J'Sean Sanders was another key player, dropping a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.

High Point Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.

High Point Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.3 points per game. As for Brashier Middle College Charter, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Brashier Middle College Charter ended up a good deal behind High Point Academy when the teams last played back in February, losing 59-40. Thankfully for Brashier Middle College Charter, DeAnthony Ross (who went 8 of 13 on his way to 21 points and seven rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.