Basketball Preview: Avalon Lancers vs. Newport Christian Seahawks
The Avalon Lancers will take on the Newport Christian Seahawks on Monday. Avalon, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Newport Christian's (thus far) undefeated season.
Avalon is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Geffen Academy on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Avalon was outmatched by Geffen Academy at home and fell 84-47.
Meanwhile, Newport Christian won against Bethel Baptist back in November with 62 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Monday. Newport Christian claimed a resounding 62-24 win over NOVA Academy. Fans of the Seahawks have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Newport Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 43 points. As for Avalon, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Avalon came up short against Newport Christian in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 71-62. Can Avalon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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