Basketball Game Preview: Ruskin Christian Warriors vs. Gulf Coast HEAT

The Ruskin Christian Warriors will start their season against Gulf Coast HEAT. Tip off is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Ruskin Christian will be up against a hot Gulf Coast HEAT team: the squad just extended their winning streak to seven. Gulf Coast HEAT enjoyed a cozy 48-29 win over Families Instructing Students HomeSchool on Friday.

Gulf Coast HEAT is also on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.

As for Ruskin Christian, they've got a clean slate this season. Last year, they finished 2-9.

Ruskin Christian came up short against Gulf Coast HEAT in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 42-30. Can Ruskin Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.