Basketball Preview: St. Sebastian's Soldiers HomeSchool Soldiers vs. Emmanuel Christian Eagles
After three games on the road, St. Sebastian's Soldiers HomeSchool is heading back home. They will take on the Emmanuel Christian Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
St. Sebastian's Soldiers HomeSchool pushed their score all the way to 55 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 69-55 bruising from Legacy Christian.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Christian entered their tilt with the Soldiers with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Emmanuel Christian put the hurt on the Soldiers with a sharp 48-26 win two weeks ago. That 22 point margin sets a new team best for Emmanuel Christian this season.
Emmanuel Christian relied on the efforts of Zion McKnight, who dropped a triple-double on 13 points, 12 rebounds, and ten steals, and Zander McKnight, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points McKnight has scored all season. Another player making a difference was AJ Kirtlan, who scored seven points along with five rebounds.
St. Sebastian's Soldiers HomeSchool's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Emmanuel Christian, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9.
St. Sebastian's Soldiers HomeSchool suffered a grim 48-26 defeat to the Eagles in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will St. Sebastian's Soldiers HomeSchool 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.
