Basketball Game Preview: Clinton Christian Couriers vs. Heritage Christian Defenders

Clinton Christian hasn't had much luck against Heritage Christian recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Clinton Christian Couriers will take on the Heritage Christian Defenders at 12:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, Clinton Christian was able to grind out a solid win over Hamilton, taking the game 41-29.

Clinton Christian found their leader in freshman Saghan Schlabach, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Shalom Boomershine, who posted four points and three steals.

Meanwhile, Heritage Christian beat Hebron 48-39 on Tuesday.

Clinton Christian's record now sits at 6-10. As for Heritage Christian, their record now sits at 7-9.

Clinton Christian was taken down by Heritage Christian 54-16 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Thankfully for Clinton Christian, Taylor Dykstra (who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.