Basketball Game Preview: Horizon Christian Academy Warriors vs. South Haven Christian

The Horizon Christian Academy Warriors will square off against South Haven Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Haven Christian took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Horizon Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.

Horizon Christian Academy took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They took down Lanier Christian Academy 50-35.

Nyla Black

Steals

01/07/25 vs Lanier Christian Academy	9
01/04/25 vs South Paulding	2
12/21/24 vs Dunwoody	9
12/16/24 vs The Grace Christian Academy	8
12/13/24 @ Fideles Christian	6

Horizon Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Nyla Black, who almost dropped a triple-double on 20 points, ten assists, and nine steals. Black has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 13 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Megan Holcombe, who posted ten points and six rebounds.

Horizon Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 66 points the game before, South Haven Christian was a bit more limited in their contest on Monday. They took a blow against Clarksville Christian, falling 71-15. The loss continues a trend for South Haven Christian in their matchups with Clarksville Christian: they've now lost nine in a row.

Horizon Christian Academy's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32.2 points. As for South Haven Christian, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.

Everything came up roses for Horizon Christian Academy against South Haven Christian in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 58-26 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was South Haven Christian's Aliya Gagliano, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds. Now that she won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for Horizon Christian Academy to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.