Preview: Morgantown Christian Academy Mustangs vs. Mercer Christian Academy Cavaliers
Morgantown Christian Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Mercer Christian Academy Cavaliers at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Morgantown Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so Mercer Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Morgantown Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Tuesday. They strolled past New Life Christian Academy with points to spare, taking the game 36-21. The victory was just what Morgantown Christian Academy needed coming off of a 44-21 defeat in their prior match.
Meanwhile, Mercer Christian Academy lost to Wyoming East on the road by a decisive 68-50 margin on Thursday. While losing is never fun, Mercer Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 40th, while Wyoming East is ranked fourth).
Morgantown Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Mercer Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 15-6.
Morgantown Christian Academy was taken down by Mercer Christian Academy 72-45 in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. Can Morgantown Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
