Basketball Game Preview: Walther Christian Academy Broncos vs. Southland College Prep

The Walther Christian Academy Broncos will challenge Southland College Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.

Walther Christian Academy will bounce into Wednesday's matchup after beating Timothy Christian, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. Walther Christian Academy skirted past Timothy Christian 56-54. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Broncos.

Meanwhile, Southland College Prep entered their tilt with Lisle on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 66-56.

Southland College Prep had a senior duo take command as Shaunn Cooper Jr. dropped a double-double on 12 points and 21 rebounds and David Shaw posted 24 points along with five boards and three steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Shaw has scored at least a third of Southland College Prep's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Garner, who scored ten points and eight rebounds.

Southland College Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 38 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Southland College Prep's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-7. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.0 points per game. As for Walther Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-14.

Things could have been worse for Walther Christian Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took an 81-65 loss to Southland College Prep in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Walther Christian Academy 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.