Hoover has won 20 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Hillcrest has won 20 straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Hoover Buccaneers will take on the Hillcrest Patriots in a tournament on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Hoover is headed into the match having just posted their closest win since November 29, 2024 on Saturday. They skirted past Hardaway 60-57. Given the Buccaneers' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked third in Alabama, while the Hawks are ranked 66th in Georgia), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Hillcrest against Thompson on Friday as the squad secured a 78-34 victory. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 games by 21 points or more this season.
Hoover is also on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 19 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.8 points per game. As for Hillcrest, their win bumped their record up to 24-0.
Hoover and Hillcrest were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, but Hoover came up empty-handed after a 31-30 loss. Will Hoover have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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