Basketball Game Preview: Mount Juliet Christian Academy Saints vs. Goodpasture Christian Cougars

Mount Juliet Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Goodpasture Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mount Juliet Christian Academy Saints will be playing at home against the Goodpasture Christian Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Mount Juliet Christian Academy has insisted on making their last18 contests (dating back to last season) complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 0-18 during that stretch of close contests.

Mount Juliet Christian Academy played against Ezell-Harding Christian and lost via forfeit.

Goodpasture Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They strolled past Clarksville Academy with points to spare, taking the game 60-45.

Goodpasture Christian's win came from a few key players Mount Juliet Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Lazaviona Hawkins, who posted 14 points along with eight assists and six boards. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Jones, who went 7 for 11 en route to 18 points and three steals.

Goodpasture Christian pushed their record up to 14-5 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.8 points per game. As for Mount Juliet Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.