Basketball Preview: Keswick Christian Crusaders vs. Lakeside Christian Lions
Keswick Christian is 9-0 against the Lions since December of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Keswick Christian Crusaders will be staying on the road to face off against the Lakeside Christian Lions at 6:00 p.m. on February 7th. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bradenton Christian typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Keswick Christian proved too difficult a challenge. They enjoyed a cozy 54-39 win over the Panthers.
Ava Graham continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. Graham is crushing the point category: she's posted at least 15 every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Robyn Cantwell, who scored eight points along with five steals.
Even though Lakeside Christian has not done well against the Lions recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Lakeside Christian managed a 34-28 win over the Lions. The win made it back-to-back wins for Lakeside Christian.
Keswick Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season. As for Lakeside Christian, their win bumped their record up to 6-11.
Everything came up roses for Keswick Christian against the Lions in their previous meeting back in January of 2023 as the squad secured a 70-36 win. With Keswick Christian ahead 41-19 at the half, the match was all but over already.
