Basketball Game Preview: Packinghouse Christian Academy Bears vs. Norton Science & Language Academy Rockets

The Packinghouse Christian Academy Bears and the Norton Science & Language Academy Rockets will compete for holiday cheer at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Packinghouse Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches.

Packinghouse Christian Academy will bounce into Friday's game after beating Cornerstone Christian, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Everything went Packinghouse Christian Academy's way against Cornerstone Christian on Tuesday as Packinghouse Christian Academy made off with a 79-55 victory. The Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 22 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Norton Science & Language Academy was beaten by Bethel Christian 64-32 on Tuesday. The Rockets haven't had much luck with the Kings recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.

Packinghouse Christian Academy will need focus on slowing down Gustavo Roldan, one of several Norton Science & Language Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He posted six points. Another player making a difference was Micah Cooper, who earned five points.

Packinghouse Christian Academy pushed their record up to 4-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.7 points. As for Norton Science & Language Academy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.

Packinghouse Christian Academy and Norton Science & Language Academy were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in January, but Packinghouse Christian Academy came up empty-handed after a 46-45 loss. Can Packinghouse Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.