Basketball Game Preview: Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers vs. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles

Charlotte Country Day School has won seven straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Rabun Gap-Nacoochee has won seven straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers will be home for the holidays to greet the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Charlotte Country Day School is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.6 points per game this season.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when Charlotte Country Day School really get things going. Charlotte Country Day School blew past Cary Academy 76-34 on Saturday. The Buccaneers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 23 points or more this season.

Charlotte Country Day School relied on the efforts of Margaret Blythe, who went 11 of 18 on her way to 27 points and four steals, and Olive Bigham, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 16 rebounds. With that strong performance, Blythe is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Vanderhave, who went 5 of 9 on her way to 13 points along with six assists and six boards.

Charlotte Country Day School smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.

Meanwhile, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee escaped with a win on Monday against Walhalla by the margin of a single free throw, 42-41.

Charlotte Country Day School has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. As for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, their win bumped their record up to 10-3.

Charlotte Country Day School took a serious blow against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 73-41. Will Charlotte Country Day School 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.