Basketball Game Preview: Hilltop Christian Chargers vs. Bethel Christian Academy Trojans

Hilltop Christian has gone a perfect 10-0 against Bethel Christian Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Hilltop Christian Chargers will be playing at home against the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans. One thing working in Hilltop Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups.

Last Tuesday, Hilltop Christian got the win against Scotland Christian Academy by a conclusive 75-52. The Chargers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 contests by 21 points or more this season.

Caleb Manriquez

Points

02/11/25 @ Scotland Christian Academy	21
02/07/25 vs Bethel Christian Academy	23
02/06/25 @ Southside Christian	18
02/03/25 @ Liberty Christian	23
01/31/25 vs Christ Covenant	22
+ 4 more games

Hilltop Christian had a senior duo take command as Caleb Manriquez dropped a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds and Philip Joyner went 6-for-10 from beyond the arc en route to 22 points. The game was Manriquez's ninth in a row with at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph McCabe, who went 5-for-8 on his way to 14 points and seven boards.

Hilltop Christian 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 ten offensive boards in seven consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Bethel Christian Academy and Greenville Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Bethel Christian Academy had to settle for second. They took a 56-42 bruising from the Knights. The Trojans have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Hilltop Christian is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season. As for Bethel Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-16.

Everything came up roses for Hilltop Christian against Bethel Christian Academy in their previous meeting last Friday, as the team secured a 60-27 win. Does Hilltop Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bethel Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.