The Spirit HomeSchool Warhawks will venture away from home to face off against the Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Spirit HomeSchool knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Miller School of Albemarle likes a good challenge.
Last Tuesday, Spirit HomeSchool got the win against James River HomeSchool by a conclusive 66-45. Given the Warhawks' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Eagles are ranked 160th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Miller School of Albemarle fought the good fight in their overtime contest against St. Anne's-Belfield on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Saints 52-48. The game marked the Mavericks' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Spirit HomeSchool will need focus on slowing down Shane Crissman, one of several Miller School of Albemarle players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 12 points. Jaiden Hunter was another key player, putting up nine points.
Spirit HomeSchool pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Miller School of Albemarle, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
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