Basketball Game Preview: Heritage Prep Praetorians vs. Christian Learning Academy Eagles

The Heritage Prep Praetorians will take on the Christian Learning Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Heritage Prep: 27.5, Christian Learning Academy: 29.8) so any points scored will be well earned.

Heritage Prep is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering West Melbourne Christian Academy just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 45-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of West Melbourne Christian Academy.

Heritage Prep's defeat came about despite a quality game from Grace Isnord, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards. The dominant performance also gave Isnord a new career-high in blocks (three). Nikiya Ducasse-Gross was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.

Even though they lost, Heritage Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Christian Learning Academy's undefeated season came to an end after three games back in December of 2024. They fell 25-17 to Leesburg Christian Prep. The loss was Christian Learning Academy's first of the season.

Heritage Prep's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Christian Learning Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.

Heritage Prep was taken down by Christian Learning Academy 47-20 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Heritage Prep 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.