Basketball Game Preview: Horizon Science Academy Dragons vs. HEARTS for Jesus Christ Guardians

The Horizon Science Academy Dragons and the HEARTS for Jesus Christ Guardians will face off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Horizon Science Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with six straight losses, while HEARTS for Jesus Christ will come in with three straight victories.

On Thursday, Horizon Science Academy had to suffer through a 61-15 loss at the hands of Euclid.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask HEARTS for Jesus Christ). They blew past Lawrence Upper 45-21 on Thursday. The Guardians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 20 points or more this season.

HEARTS for Jesus Christ's win came from a few key players Horizon Science Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Carenna Lewis, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 18 rebounds. 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 Haven Anthony, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.

HEARTS for Jesus Christ smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 24 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.

Horizon Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for HEARTS for Jesus Christ, the win got them back to even at 6-6.