Preview: Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers vs. Oasis Christian Lions
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is on a ten-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Oasis Christian a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers will take on the Oasis Christian Lions at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 81-37, which was the final score in Ridgeview Global Studies Academy's tilt against Lakeland Christian on Thursday. While losing is never fun, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 782nd, while Lakeland Christian is ranked 367th).
Bryan Lopez put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 14 points.
Oasis Christian suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Thursday. They were outmatched by All Saints' Academy at home and fell 68-39. Oasis Christian has struggled against All Saints' Academy recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Oasis Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy couldn't quite finish off Oasis Christian in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 and fell 54-51. Can Ridgeview Global Studies Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
