Basketball Game Preview: Goodpasture Christian Cougars vs. Harding Academy Lions

A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cougars challenge the Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Goodpasture Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 23 contests -- so hopefully Harding Academy likes a good challenge.

Goodpasture Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 71-44 victory over Lakeway Christian Academy. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 games by 22 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Harding Academy entered their tilt with Trinity Christian Academy on Saturday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 62-55 win over Trinity Christian Academy.

Goodpasture Christian better keep an eye on Chazaiah Curry. He was instrumental in Harding Academy's win, dropping a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Curry is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last five games he's played. Fred Martin was another key player, going 5-for-12 on his way to 20 points.

Goodpasture Christian's victory was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 30-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32.1 points. As for Harding Academy, their win bumped their record up to 24-4.