The Elite Eagles will head out to take on the Delta Saints at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Elite has given up an average of 53.9 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Saturday. Elite came up short against Trinity Christian, falling 57-37. Elite just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Omar Kirby
| 01/24/26 vs Trinity Christian | 50% |
| 01/22/26 vs Leroy Greene Academy | 63% |
| 01/16/26 @ Westlake Charter | 67% |
| 01/12/26 vs Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy | 57% |
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Omar Kirby, who posted six points and six boards. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Toulon Thurston, who put up five points.
Meanwhile, Delta was beaten by Westlake Charter 81-27 on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for the Saints in their meetings with the Explorers: they've now lost three in a row.
Elite will have to contain Wyatt Griffiths as he made an impact in Delta's last game. He earned 12 points and eight rebounds. That was a full 44.4% of Delta's points, marking the fifth time in a row Griffiths has had more than a third of the team's points. Austin Ortega was another key player, putting up six points.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Elite, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Elite has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.7 boards per game. However, it's not like Delta struggles in that department as they've been averaging 24.6 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Elite came out on top in a nail-biter against Delta in their previous meeting back in December of 2025, sneaking past 54-51. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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