Basketball Game Preview: Woodland Christian Cardinals vs. Argonaut Mustangs

Woodland Christian is on a 13-game streak of home wins, while Argonaut is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Woodland Christian Cardinals will welcome the Argonaut Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Woodland Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 14 matches.

Woodland Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 69-23 victory over Destiny Christian Academy. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 20 games by 25 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Argonaut beat Ripon Christian 56-44 on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won nine in a row.

Argonaut's win came from a few key players Woodland Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Alayna Critchfield, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 12 boards. Critchfield is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Brynn Begovich, who posted 15 points in addition to five assists and five boards.

Argonaut 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 boards every time they've taken the court this season.

Argonaut's victory bumped their record up to 19-11. As for Woodland Christian, their win bumped their record up to 25-5.

Woodland Christian might still be hurting after the 65-44 loss they got from Argonaut in their previous matchup back in February of 2019. Will Woodland Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.