Basketball Game Preview: Valiant Cross Academy Warriors vs. Banks Academy Jets

Having just played yesterday, the Valiant Cross Academy Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Banks Academy Jets at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Valiant Cross Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

Valiant Cross Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their match on Monday with ease, bagging a 94-53 win over Wiregrass. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 21 points or more this season.

Deshawn Hall continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, shooting 5-for-8 from long range and dropping a double-double on 34 points and 15 rebounds. His evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was John Cosby, who went 7 of 12 en route to 17 points and four steals.

Valiant Cross Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 31 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive boards in 37 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Banks Academy against North River Christian last Monday as the team secured an 80-9 victory. That 71 point margin sets a new team best for the Jets this season.

Valiant Cross Academy's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.2 points per game. As for Banks Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.

Valiant Cross Academy took their win against Banks Academy when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 74-50. The rematch might be a little tougher for Valiant Cross Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.