Basketball Preview: Delaware Christian Eagles vs. Madison Christian Eagles
Delaware Christian is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Madison Christian is on a nine-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Delaware Christian Eagles will welcome the Madison Christian Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, Delaware Christian was fully in charge, breezing past Elgin 59-29.
Delaware Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brooke Huffman led the charge by posting 20 points. Huffman's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Julia Pearch, who had eight points in addition to 14 assists and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Madison Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Grove City Christian 51-25 on Saturday.
Madison Christian's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Lexi Wray, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Jadah Harris, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Wray is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season.
Delaware Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Madison Christian, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Delaware Christian was dealt a bruising 50-23 loss at the hands of Madison Christian in their previous meeting back in January. Thankfully for Delaware Christian, Kiley Wray (who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 assists) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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