Basketball Game Preview: Combine Academy Global Goats vs. Winston Salem Christian Silver Lions

The Combine Academy Global Goats will venture away from home to challenge the Winston Salem Christian Silver Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Combine Academy Global is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.

On Friday, Combine Academy Global didn't have quite enough to beat Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy and fell 61-59.

John Stokes III

Rebounds (Career)

01/17/25 @ Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy	17
12/14/24 @ Greater Vision Academy	15
12/17/24 @ Quality Education Academy	12
12/09/24 vs Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy	12
12/07/24 vs DME Academy White	12

Despite the loss, Combine Academy Global got top-tier performance from John Stokes III, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 17 rebounds. Those 17 boards gave Stokes III a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sterling Bohn, who posted eight points along with seven rebounds and three steals.

Even though they lost, Combine Academy Global smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Winston Salem Christian Silver unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 51-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of Oak Ridge Military Academy. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Combine Academy Global's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Winston Salem Christian Silver, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.

Combine Academy Global was able to grind out a solid victory over Winston Salem Christian Silver when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 52-44. The rematch might be a little tougher for Combine Academy Global since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.