Basketball Game Preview: John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills Patriots vs. Buckingham Charter Knights

The John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills Patriots just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Buckingham Charter Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They came out on top against Rio Vista by a score of 40-28.

Elliott Schwartz continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 10 for 19 en route to 24 points in addition to three steals and three blocks. That's the most points she has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Bianca Taguinod, who posted seven points and four steals.

Meanwhile, Buckingham Charter had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They managed a 25-20 win over Sacramento Country Day on Saturday.

Buckingham Charter's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-11. As for John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills, their win bumped their record up to 11-14.

Everything came up roses for John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills against Buckingham Charter in their previous meeting back in January, as the squad secured a 53-19 victory. In that contest, John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills amassed a halftime lead of 33-11, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.