Basketball Game Preview: Savannah Classical Academy Spartans vs. First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders

The Savannah Classical Academy Spartans will venture away from home to challenge the First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Savannah Classical Academy has given up an average of 53.6 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Savannah Classical Academy is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Saturday. They were outmatched by Bethesda Academy and fell 60-29. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-11.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for First Preparatory Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat Pinewood Christian 77-49. That looming 77-49 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Highlanders yet this season.

First Preparatory Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Savannah Classical Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Robert McCloud, who posted 30 points and five boards. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Malachi Furlow, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten steals.

First Preparatory Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pinewood Christian only posted one.

First Preparatory Christian Academy pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 82.5 points over those games. As for Savannah Classical Academy, they now have a losing record of 3-4.

Savannah Classical Academy was dealt a bruising 73-33 loss at the hands of First Preparatory Christian Academy when the teams last played back in January. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.