Basketball Game Preview: St. Hubert Catholic for Girls vs. Central Lancers

St. Hubert Catholic for Girls will take on the Central Lancers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Hubert Catholic for Girls will be strutting in after a win while Central will be coming in after a defeat.

St. Hubert Catholic for Girls took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They enjoyed a cozy 42-28 victory over MAST Community Charter. That looming 42-28 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for St. Hubert Catholic for Girls yet this season.

Luca D'Andrea was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on ten points and 16 boards. D'Andrea is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Addison North, who posted eight points and 11 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Central took a blow against Imhotep Charter on Monday, falling 52-16. The Lancers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

St. Hubert Catholic for Girls will need focus on slowing down Sofia Meer, one of several Central players who made an impact when they last played. She earned eight points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Stevie Hall, who posted eight points.

Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for St. Hubert Catholic for Girls, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: St. Hubert Catholic for Girls has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 57.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25.4 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.