Preview: Tabernacle Christian Eagles vs. Tournament Opponent
The Tabernacle Christian Eagles will square off against Tournament Opponent at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Tabernacle Christian is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Tabernacle Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 53-23 win over Mooresville Christian. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Tabernacle Christian has posted since November 20, 2023.
Tabernacle Christian relied on the efforts of Liz Southerland, who scored 24 points along with nine steals and six rebounds, and Annie Sichting, who scored 26 points along with nine steals and eight assists. That makes it five consecutive games in which Southerland has scored at least a third of Tabernacle Christian's points. Hallie Brummett was another key contributor, scoring a point along with 12 rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Tournament Opponent was just a bucket shy of victory on Saturday and fell 42-41 to Victory Road Christian Academy. Tournament Opponent has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tabernacle Christian's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Tournament Opponent, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 66-165 record this season.
