Christian Learning Center hasn't had much luck against Heartland recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Christian Learning Center Mustangs will look to defend their home court against the Heartland Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Christian Learning Center took a loss when they played away from home back in December of 2024, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 55-44 win over Clinton Christian Academy.
Christian Learning Center got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Bean out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Easton Rhodes, who went 6 of 10 on his way to 12 points along with five assists and five boards.
Christian Learning Center was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clinton Christian Academy only posted three assists.
Meanwhile, Heartland didn't have too much breathing room in their game against El Dorado Christian on Saturday, but they still walked away with a 53-49 win. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Mustangs' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 339th, while the Buffalos are ranked 117th).
Heartland's win came from a few key players Christian Learning Center will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dylan Atteberry, who posted nine points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Micah Stone, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 17 points.
Heartland's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.3 points per game. As for Christian Learning Center, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Christian Learning Center came up short against Heartland in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 64-56. Will Christian Learning Center have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
