Basketball Game Preview: First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles vs. Open Bible Christian

The First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles will face off against Open Bible Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Open Bible Christian is hoping to do what Corinth Christian Academy couldn't on Friday: put an end to First Assembly Christian Academy's winning streak, which now stands at three games. First Assembly Christian Academy breezed by Corinth Christian Academy to the tune of 70-38. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 22 points or more this season.

First Assembly Christian Academy relied on the efforts of Sean James, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Jausten Rivera, who went 6 of 15 on his way to 14 points in addition to six assists and four steals. Rivera is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lincoln Smith, who went 5 of 6 on his way to 10 points.

First Assembly Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive games.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Open Bible Christian). They blew past Crossroads Christian Academy 53-26 back in December of 2024. The win was a breath of fresh air for Open Bible Christian as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

First Assembly Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Open Bible Christian, their win bumped their record up to 2-7.

Everything came up roses for First Assembly Christian Academy against Open Bible Christian in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 66-30 victory. In that matchup, First Assembly Christian Academy amassed a halftime lead of 42-18, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.