Basketball Game Preview: Trinity Christian Eagles vs. Mira Loma Matadors

The Trinity Christian Eagles will take on the Mira Loma Matadors in a tournament on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Mira Loma is hoping to do what Encina couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Trinity Christian's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Trinity Christian breezed by Encina to the tune of 57-17. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 31 points or more this season.

Christofer Thomas was his usual excellent self, putting up 18 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Hiriscau, who posted eight points and five steals.

Meanwhile, Mira Loma came tearing into Tuesday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 57-41 victory over the Wolves.

Mira Loma pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Trinity Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.