Key Remaining Regular-Season DMV Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The regular season is coming to an end this February after an action-packed 2024-25 year. But, things are not finished yet! There are plenty of meaningful games left to be played with huge implications This article will break down each important matchup from today (Feb 9) until February 21. Let's get into it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>**ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD (-05:00 EST)**</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunday Feb 9</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Archbishop Spalding vs St. Frances - 1:30 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2768447,"width":"163px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/coltbusse-spalding-26-rotated-crop-3015x1980-1739120141.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/coltbusse-spalding-26-rotated-crop-3015x1980-1739120141.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2768447" style="width:163px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spalding looks to clinch the regular season BCL title with a win here over St. Frances. However, both teams will be playing for something as St. Frances needs to win their final three games to stay in the race for No. 1. Spalding won the first matchup on their home floor in January.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Bishop McNamara vs Gonzaga (DC) - 2 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matinee matchup of the day as nationally ranked prospects Qayden Samuels, Derek Dixon, and Nykolas Lewis square off! This will be the first time the two have met this season after their respective journeys.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Monday Feb 10</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Riverdale Baptist vs Clinton Grace - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clinton Grace is coming in hot and looking to avenge their previous 1-point loss to Riverdale Baptist in December. Riverdale Baptist is looking to catch that No. 1 spot in the Metro Private league and will need this win to help that happen.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2768451,"width":"161px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/makhye-mcknight-douglass-25-crop-1760x1156-1739120697.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/makhye-mcknight-douglass-25-crop-1760x1156-1739120697.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2768451" style="width:161px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Fairmont Heights vs Douglass - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14-2 Fairmont Heights takes on 15-4 Frederick Douglass in a league matchup. This game is sure to be high-scoring as both teams average over 70 points a night. High-level public school action out in Prince George's County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Oxon Hill vs Largo - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Largo faces a confident Oxon Hill team in a home conference game. Largo has handled the rest of their PG County league with ease, but this may be one of their tougher tests. Michigan State commit Cam Ward is sure to impress on the home floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Southern Maryland Christian Academy vs Takoma Academy - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2nd seed in the Maryland Independent conference is still up for grabs between Avalon, SMCA, and Takoma. This league matchup will help clear up the picture. Micah Samuels and the Tigers won by 23 in their first matchup with SMCA, but the Mustangs are sure to present a better performance this deep into the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Sherwood vs Blake</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Critical late-season MoCo matchup featuring top 2027 prospect Babatunde Oladotun. Both Blake and Sherwood are in the race for the No. 1 spot in the conference, so a win here would be big. Sherwood handed Blake what was their first loss of the season back in January. Scouts should key into this one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday Feb 11</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Takoma Academy vs Avalon - 7:15 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two teams fighting for the coveted 2nd seed in the conference. Avalon pulled off a huge win on the road last time out against Takoma. Big implications sitting in the conference matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Laurel vs Bowie - 7:15 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PG County foes square off as Bowie looks to pull off another upset over the Laurel Spartans. They took down the Conference-leading Spartans 49-47 to hand Laurel 1 of their 2 losses on the season. Now Bowie looks to capitalize on their home court.<br><br><strong><em>Paul VI (VA) vs Bishop McNamara - 7:30 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2768454,"width":"149px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/kirbyduran-cap-hoops-crop-1248x820-1739121069.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/kirbyduran-cap-hoops-crop-1248x820-1739121069.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2768454" style="width:149px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Smith Jr. and Qayden Samuels go head-to-head as many other co-stars hit the floor for PVI and B-Mac. I'm most interested in how Prince Moody and Kirby Duran operate in the backcourt against an athletic PVI roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Archbishop Carroll (DC) vs Bishop O'Connell (VA) - 7:30 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Darius Bivins and Anthony Brown Jr battle at the point guard position in a WCAC matchup. These teams will face off twice in the next week to close out the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Gonzaga (DC) vs DeMatha - 7:30 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeMatha kept pace with Gonzaga but took a 12 point loss to the nationally ranked Purple Eagles last time out. The Stags always perform better on their home floor, so this will likely be a fun star-studded game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday Feb 12</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>South River vs Meade - 6 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huge game featuring two teams at the top of the conference. A then-undefeated South River squad took the W over Meade in a tough 62-56 victory. Jaden McDuffie vs Keon Scott will be the highlight matchup here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>John Carroll vs Mount St. Joseph - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two middle-of-the-pack BCL teams fighting for seeding. Very exciting first game that saw MSJ take the 73-72 win early January. Very big game for JC as they want to move up the standings as much as possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Archbishop Spalding vs Boys Latin - 7:30 PM</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A game to keep an eye on out in Baltimore. Boys Latin has taken down some inferior teams this season and they came close to beating Spalding before Christmas. Darrell Davis heads the charge for the young Lakers as they have a lot to prove in this MIAA conference battle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday Feb 13</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Flowers vs Laurel - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two of PG County 4A's finest collide in a rematch on Laurel's home floor. CH Flowers came short by one basket in their first meeting early February. The Laurel Spartans are looking to close in on the No. 1 spot in the conference with a win here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Wise vs Eleanor Roosevelt - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eleanor Roosevelt pulled through an enormous 79-73 win over a well-respected Wise team. The Pumas currently sit ahead of Roosevelt in the conference standings but things may look different after this game. Should be a great rematch between these public schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday Feb 14</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2768461,"width":"162px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/jacobrandall-severn-25-rotated-crop-3015x1980-1739121286.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/jacobrandall-severn-25-rotated-crop-3015x1980-1739121286.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2768461" style="width:162px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Annapolis Area Christian vs Severn School - 5:30 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MIAA B action as two of the best in the conference face off. A lot of underrated talent hitting the floor in this one, seniors Eli Croskey and Jacob Randall lead the attack for their teams and will be playing hard to compete for that No. 1 seed in the MIAA B Black Division. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Boys Latin vs John Carroll - 5:45 PM</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two teams with a lot of talent hovering around the .500% mark. Both squads need this W to improve their league record and garner some confidence heading into the postseason. I believe if Andrew Clark can get involved and going early, JC should have a road to victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Mount St. Joseph vs Glenelg Country - 6 PM</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game between familiar foes should give clarity to the No. 2 seed battle in the MIAA. BJ Ranson and crew eclipsed a double-digit win over Patrick Curtin and the Dragons in December, but things are sure to look different on Glenelg's home floor tonight.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Loyola Blakefield vs St. Frances - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mason Ellison gets another shot at a big-time opponent in St. Frances. Kamauri Lawson, Jasiah Cannady, and Trent Egbiremolen will be waiting on their home floor for the Dons to make their second appearance vs MIAA A Red No. 1 seed St. Frances.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2768464,"width":"159px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/devtoat-26-sjc-crop-1364x896-1739121604.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/devtoat-26-sjc-crop-1364x896-1739121604.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2768464" style="width:159px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>St. John's (DC) vs Paul VI (VA) - 7:30 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another clash of the WCAC titans. So many versatile players going head-to-head tonight. The battle in the trenches may tell the story here, as both teams thrive on getting to the basket and finishing strong. Hard-nosed DMV classic on tap on the day of love.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Springbrook vs Blake&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More high-level MoCo basketball at James H. Blake High School this Friday. Baba and the Tigers take on Springbrook for the 2nd time in a late-season rematch. Blake won big in the first go-round, but Dave Sob and the rest of the Springbrook squad are surely ready to come into Blake with a more focused approach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday Feb 18</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Fairmont Heights vs Largo - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Largo faces another testy public school opponent as the season closes. The Lions handed Fairmont their first conference loss of the season late in January, and Fairmont Heights will be on the hunt to reciprocate the favor. Ayden Ashe and Jalen Johnson will have to be on point in the backcourt against a sneaky Hornets team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Laurel vs Wise - 7 PM</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wise took the big win over Laurel recently in their first matchup of the year. This next game may be even better than the first, as both teams are still battling for all-important seeding in the PG County 4A Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Bishop O'Connell (VA) vs Archbishop Carroll (DC) - 7:30 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rematch of the first meeting these two will have. WCAC seeding will likely still be in play, especially if Carroll wins the first matchup on 2/11. They have surprised their conference opponents before, so a win here is certainly in play on their home floor as they welcome back their rivals from Virginia.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday Feb 21</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2768462,"width":"185px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/brandon-brooks-27-chflowers-rotated-crop-3015x1980-1739121450.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/brandon-brooks-27-chflowers-rotated-crop-3015x1980-1739121450.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2768462" style="width:185px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Flowers vs Largo - 7 PM</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game will likely serve as the deciding factor in the PG 4A seeding as Flowers still hovers around #1 between Wise and Laurel. Nonetheless, it will be fun to see the young guard/forward Brandon Brooks battle with Cam Ward after a promising regular season. Flowers may be the best-suited public school in Prince George's County to pull off the upset over Largo.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->