Basketball Game Preview: Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors vs. Unity Christian Academy Warriors

By Team Reports Jan 23, 2024, 8:28am

Preview: Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors vs. Unity Christian Academy Warriors

After two games on the road, Mount Calvary Christian Academy is heading back home. Having just played yesterday, they will get right back to it and host the Unity Christian Academy Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Hopefully Mount Calvary Christian Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 29 on Monday.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success. They put the hurt on Heritage Christian Academy with a sharp 70-44 win. Mount Calvary Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 20 points or more this season.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Holly Jo Brick led the charge by dropping a double-double on 31 points and 13 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Brick has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Riley Tuten, who scored 18 points along with four steals.

Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Unity Christian Academy, who are still winless after their 11th game. They were beaten by Terra Ceia Christian 43-13 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Unity Christian Academy has suffered since November 28, 2023.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Unity Christian Academy, they bumped their record down to 0-11 with that loss, which was their 12th straight at home.