Basketball Game Preview: Cross Keys Phoenix vs. St. Mary's Academy Bobcats

The Cross Keys Phoenix will take on the St. Mary's Academy Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cross Keys has given up an average of 49.5 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cross Keys managed to slip by W D Mohammed the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Phoenix took a blow against the Caliphs on Friday, falling 58-20. The Phoenix have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, St. Mary's Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past Konos Academy with a 73-67 victory.

Cross Keys' loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for St. Mary's Academy, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.

Cross Keys ended up a good deal behind St. Mary's Academy when the teams last played back in February, losing 42-28. Can the Phoenix avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.