Basketball Preview: Bridge to Independence Wildcats vs. Liberty Christian Prep Lions
After both having extra time off, the Bridge to Independence Wildcats and the Liberty Christian Prep Lions will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Bridge to Independence focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 12 two weeks ago.
It was a proper cat-fight when Bridge to Independence challenged Pine Ridge. Bridge to Independence took an 83-66 bruising from Pine Ridge. The Wildcats were up 43-0 in the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Despite their defeat, Bridge to Independence saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jaydan Jeantinord, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. The contest was Jeantinord's ninth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Brock DAlessandro, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten assists.
Even though they lost, Bridge to Independence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Liberty Christian Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch last Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by Geneva on the road and fell 65-28. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 50-14.
Liberty Christian Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Bridge to Independence, their loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Bridge to Independence against Liberty Christian Prep in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 92-38 win. In that game, Bridge to Independence amassed a halftime lead of 61-23, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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