The Carlsbad Lancers will face off against the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Carlsbad is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They walked away with a 73-63 victory over Escondido Charter.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Mater Dei Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Liberty with a sharp 66-40 win on Tuesday. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Carlsbad pushed their record up to 20-12 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.4 points over those games. As for Mater Dei Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-13 record this season.
Carlsbad came up short against Mater Dei Catholic in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 59-48. Will Carlsbad 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.
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