Basketball Game Preview: Christ Prep Academy Patriots vs. Northeast Kansas Nighthawks HomeSchool Nighthawks

After both having extra time off, the Christ Prep Academy Patriots and the Northeast Kansas Nighthawks HomeSchool Nighthawks will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Christ Prep Academy has insisted on making their lastthree contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 3-0 during that stretch of close contests.

Back in December of 2024, it was close, but Christ Prep Academy ultimately received the gift of a 37-35 victory from a begrudging Patriots squad.

Abby Theiss continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 18 points and 13 boards. She is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lydia Hoover, who posted ten points.

Christ Prep Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.

Northeast Kansas Nighthawks HomeSchool kicked off their season on the road back in December of 2024 and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 39-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of Mission Valley. The Nighthawks' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak dating back to last season.

Christ Prep Academy's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for Northeast Kansas Nighthawks HomeSchool, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.

Christ Prep Academy came up short against Northeast Kansas Nighthawks HomeSchool in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 41-31. Will Christ Prep Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.