Basketball Game Preview: Walla Walla Valley Academy Knights vs. Sunnyside Christian Knights

Walla Walla Valley Academy will take on Sunnyside Christian in a holiday battle at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Walla Walla Valley Academy has given up an average of 49.5 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Tuesday, Walla Walla Valley Academy came up short against Riverside Christian and fell 56-48. The loss continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Crusaders: they've now lost three in a row.

Walla Walla Valley Academy might have lost, but man, Hamilton Craik was a machine: he shot 60% from the field on his way to 19 points and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Maxwell Craik, who posted eight points and 11 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Sunnyside Christian strolled past Wahkiakum with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 74-60.

Sunnyside Christian's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Walla Walla Valley Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

Walla Walla Valley Academy took a serious blow against Sunnyside Christian in their previous matchup back in February, falling 65-37. Can Walla Walla Valley Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.