Basketball Game Preview: Southeastern Christian Academy Warriors vs. New Garden Friends Bears

The Southeastern Christian Academy Warriors will face off against the New Garden Friends Bears at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Southeastern Christian Academy has given up an average of 51.2 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

New Garden Friends will be up against a hot Southeastern Christian Academy squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Warriors took down Liberty Christian Academy 73-59 on Thursday.

Ziyon Smith

Blocked Shots

12/04/25 @ Liberty Christian Academy	4
11/25/25 @ Christian Academy	4
11/21/25 vs Wake Christian Academy	0
11/18/25 @ Cape Fear Academy	1
11/14/25 @ Southeastern HomeSchool	2

Southeastern Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ziyon Smith out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine rebounds. With that strong performance, Smith is now averaging an impressive 2.2 blocks per game. Uzziah Marlowe was another key player, going 6-for-14 to rack up 14 points along with seven assists and six boards.

Southeastern Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, New Garden Friends was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 54-49 to Victory Christian Center. The loss continues a trend for the Bears in their meetings with the Kings: they've now lost three in a row.

Southeastern Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for New Garden Friends, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.

Southeastern Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 67-42 loss they got from New Garden Friends when the teams last played back in February. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.