Basketball Game Preview: Grapevine Faith Christian Lions vs. Midland Christian Mustangs

Grapevine Faith Christian is 0-10 against Midland Christian since February of 2016 but things could change on Saturday. Having just played yesterday, the Grapevine Faith Christian Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Midland Christian Mustangs at 2:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Grapevine Faith Christian is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Trinity Christian on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Grapevine Faith Christian was dealt a 92-59 defeat at the hands of Trinity Christian. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Grapevine Faith Christian has suffered against Trinity Christian since February 14, 2015.

Meanwhile, Midland Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 55-49 to Grace Prep. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 512th, while the Lions are ranked 158th).

Grapevine Faith Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 27-7. As for Midland Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-17.

Grapevine Faith Christian came up short against Midland Christian in their previous meeting back in January, falling 68-63. Can Grapevine Faith Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.