Basketball Game Preview: Morgantown Christian Academy Mustangs vs. Greater Beckley Christian Crusaders

The Morgantown Christian Academy Mustangs will face off against the Greater Beckley Christian Crusaders at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Morgantown Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Morgantown Christian Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Wood County Christian by a score of 64-52.

Cole Mathess

Points

02/18/25 vs Wood County Christian	26
02/14/25 @ Parkersburg Christian	15
02/13/25 @ GVCS Broadfording	6
02/08/25 @ Pipestem Christian Academy	10
02/03/25 vs Fort Hill	23
+ 13 more games

Cole Mathess continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 10-for-15 on his way to 26 points and six boards. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyce Day, who had 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.

Morgantown Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Greater Beckley Christian lost 79-55 to WestSide on Tuesday.

Morgantown Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 15-7. As for Greater Beckley Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.

Morgantown Christian Academy came up short against Greater Beckley Christian in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 73-67. Thankfully for Morgantown Christian Academy, John Rose (who went 7-for-16 en route to 25 points and six boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.