Basketball Game Preview: Foundation Academy Lions vs. Windermere Prep Lakers

Foundation Academy is 0-8 against Windermere Prep since December of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Foundation Academy Lions will look to defend their home court against the Windermere Prep Lakers at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Foundation Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matches.

Foundation Academy will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Mount Dora Christian Academy, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Foundation Academy enjoyed a cozy 74-57 victory over Mount Dora Christian Academy on Tuesday. Given the Lions 's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 128th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 266th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Foundation Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex Nichols, who went 6 of 13 on his way to 17 points along with six boards and five assists. Nichols is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Riley Michels was another key player, going 5 for 8 on his way to 12 points in addition to six rebounds and four blocks.

Meanwhile, Windermere Prep entered their game against Central Florida Christian Academy on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Windermere Prep fell to Central Florida Christian Academy 64-59. The Lakers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Foundation Academy pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.0 points per game. As for Windermere Prep, their defeat ended an 18-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-5.

Foundation Academy took a serious blow against Windermere Prep in their previous matchup back in February, falling 85-55. Will Foundation Academy 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.