Basketball Preview: Lincoln Prep Lightning vs. North Valley Christian Academy Lions
Lincoln Prep is 3-0 against North Valley Christian Academy since January of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lincoln Prep Lightning will head out to square off against the North Valley Christian Academy Lions at 5:30 p.m. Lincoln Prep is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
On Thursday, Lincoln Prep was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 34-30 to Benson.
Meanwhile, North Valley Christian Academy took care of business in their home opener on Tuesday (and then some). They blew past Red Rock 43-15.
North Valley Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Triniti Terracciano, who went 5 for 11 en route to 15 points plus five steals. Terracciano has been hot , having posted three or more steals the last seven times she's played. Abby Rice was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Lincoln Prep's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3. As for North Valley Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Everything came up roses for Lincoln Prep against North Valley Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in January, as the team secured a 39-9 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lincoln Prep since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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