Basketball Game Preview: LaProgresiva Presbyterian Knights vs. Redland Christian Academy FALCONS

Two dominant guards in Bryan Quezada and Prince Howell, Jr are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The LaProgresiva Presbyterian Knights will be home for the holidays to greet the Redland Christian Academy FALCONS at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. LaProgresiva Presbyterian has given up an average of 53.8 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

LaProgresiva Presbyterian is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Mater Biscayne Academy on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Knights had to suffer through a 70-39 loss at the hands of the Wildcats. The game marked the Knights' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

LaProgresiva Presbyterian's defeat came about despite a quality game from Jonathan Morales, who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Angel Perozo, who had five points.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Redland Christian Academy). They really took it to Somerset Prep Homestead for the full four quarters, racking up a 66-11 victory. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 44-9.

Redland Christian Academy's win came from a few key players LaProgresiva Presbyterian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Devyn Jackson, who scored 13 points. Those 13 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ky'El Palmer, who put up 12 points.

The win got Redland Christian Academy back to even at 3-3. As for LaProgresiva Presbyterian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.

LaProgresiva Presbyterian came up short against Redland Christian Academy when the teams last played last Monday, falling 50-44. Will the Knights 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.