Basketball Game Preview: St. Vincent de Paul Academy Hawks vs. Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri Crusaders

St. Vincent de Paul Academy hasn't had much luck against Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hawks will host the Crusaders at 5:45 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Tuesday.

Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri will take on a team with plenty of momentum: St. Vincent de Paul Academy extended their winning streak to four on Wednesday. The Hawks really took it to Independence Home School for the full four quarters, racking up a 49-16 win. That looming 49-16 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hawks yet this season.

Leo Hodal

Steals

12/03/25 @ Independence Home School	4
11/25/25 vs DeLaSalle Charter	4
11/24/25 vs Midland Adventist Academy	7
11/20/25 @ Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy	4
01/30/25 @ Training Center Christian	2
+ 2 more games

St. Vincent de Paul Academy found their leader in sophomore Leo Hodal, who posted 13 points in addition to five assists and four steals. Hodal has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times he's played. Another player making a difference was Henry Spencer, who scored nine points.

Meanwhile, Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri blew past Whitefield Academy, posting a 61-31 victory.

St. Vincent de Paul Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.

St. Vincent de Paul Academy couldn't quite get it done against Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri in their previous matchup back in February as they fell 70-60. Will the Hawks 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.