Preview: Crosspointe Christian Academy Panthers vs. Indiana Christian Academy Whirlwinds
Crosspointe Christian Academy is 10-0 against the Whirlwinds since January of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Crosspointe Christian Academy Panthers will be playing at home against the Indiana Christian Academy Whirlwinds at 7:15 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Indiana (Crosspointe Christian Academy is ranked 267th, while the Whirlwinds are ranked 286th).
Crosspointe Christian Academy pushed their score all the way to 55 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 64-55 to Suburban Christian.
Crosspointe Christian Academy might have lost, but man, Quinton Ford was a machine: he shot 4-for-8 from beyond the arc and dropped a double-double on 24 points and 14 rebounds. Ford is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last four games he's played. Will Yeiter was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with two steals and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Indiana Christian Academy didn't have too much trouble with the Panthers at home on Tuesday as they won 54-35. Indiana Christian Academy pushed the score to 46-20 by the end of the third, a deficit the Panthers cut but never quite recovered from.
Crosspointe Christian Academy's loss ended a 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-5. As for Indiana Christian Academy, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-7.
Everything came up roses for Crosspointe Christian Academy against the Whirlwinds in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 85-23 victory. Does Crosspointe Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Whirlwinds turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
