Basketball Game Preview: Bethel Assembly Christian Academy Eagles vs. Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy is 6-1 against Mount Calvary Christian Academy since February of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Eagles will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against the Warriors at 7:30 p.m.

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Ridgecroft on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Eagles were beaten by the Rams 66-19. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-12.

Meanwhile, Mount Calvary Christian Academy humbled Fellowship Christian Academy with a 70-8 victory. The contest marked the Warriors' most dominant win of the season so far.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Bethel Assembly Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Alton Combs, who posted 22 points and four steals. Those 22 points gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jentzen Wade, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive games.

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Mount Calvary Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-4 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Bethel Assembly Christian Academy against Mount Calvary Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, as the team secured a 71-44 victory. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.