Basketball Game Preview: Sunshine Bible Academy Crusaders vs. Highmore/Harrold Pirates

Sunshine Bible Academy is 0-10 against Highmore/Harrold since February of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Sunshine Bible Academy Crusaders will host the Highmore/Harrold Pirates at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Sunshine Bible Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They walked away with a 47-36 win over Aberdeen Christian on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.

Sunshine Bible Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ciera Mickelson, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards. With that strong performance, Mickelson is now averaging an impressive 8.2 rebounds per game. Tessa Hinman was another key player, putting up 13 points.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Highmore/Harrold, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 53-32 margin over Wolsey-Wessington on Thursday. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 21 points or more this season.

Sunshine Bible Academy's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Highmore/Harrold, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2.

Sunshine Bible Academy was dealt a bruising 50-20 loss at the hands of Highmore/Harrold when the teams last played back in January. Will Sunshine Bible Academy 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.