Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks Face Blue Ridge Barons in Highly Anticipated Matchup

Both teams enter the game riding high after recent victories

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks will take on the Blue Ridge Barons in a highly anticipated basketball matchup on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are coming off big wins, with the Mavericks extending their winning streak to three games and the Barons continuing their dominance over their rivals, the New Covenant Gryphons.

Why it matters

This game features two of the top high school basketball teams in Virginia, with the Mavericks ranked 32nd and the Barons having an impressive 22-3 record. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for the teams' playoff seeding and momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

The Mavericks are led by their standout player Dreylan Creasy-Quirindoongo, who has scored at least 16 points in eight consecutive games. In their previous matchup in January, the Barons defeated the Mavericks 68-55, but the Mavericks will have the home-court advantage this time. Austin Agosto Navarro has also been a key contributor for the Barons, putting up six points, eight assists, and five rebounds in their last game.

  • The game will be played on Tuesday, February 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  • The Mavericks are currently on a three-game winning streak, with their last victory coming on Friday against Eastern Mennonite.
  • The Barons have won four consecutive games against their rivals, the New Covenant Gryphons, with their last victory coming on Friday.

The players

Dreylan Creasy-Quirindoongo

A standout player for the Blue Ridge Barons who has scored at least 16 points in eight consecutive games.

Austin Agosto Navarro

A key contributor for the Blue Ridge Barons, putting up six points, eight assists, and five rebounds in their last game.

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What they’re saying

“We must be prepared for a tough battle against a talented Miller School of Albemarle team. They have been playing well and we will need to bring our A-game to come out on top.”

— Coach Jared Hicks, Head Coach, Blue Ridge Barons (MaxPreps)

What’s next

After the game, MaxPreps will provide a full breakdown of the action and analysis on the implications for the teams' playoff seeding and momentum heading into the postseason.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks and the Blue Ridge Barons promises to be an exciting and highly competitive game, with both teams looking to continue their recent winning streaks and position themselves for a strong postseason run.