Basketball Game Preview: Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy Patriots vs. Ambassador Christian School Lions

Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Ambassador Christian School is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy Patriots just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Ambassador Christian School Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Hickory Christian Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy blew Hickory Christian Academy out of the water with a 56-13 final score. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the Patriots this season.

Leia Garrett was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 12 boards. Garrett is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Elizabeth Talbott was another key player, putting up eight points and six steals.

Meanwhile, Ambassador Christian School blew past Non Varsity Opponent, posting a 56-24 win. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 24 points or more this season.

Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy better keep an eye on Jacie Kirwin. She was instrumental in Ambassador Christian School's win, dropping a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Majors, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards.

Ambassador Christian School is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 21.7 points per game. As for Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.