Basketball Game Preview: Lincoln County Lynx vs. Lake Mead Christian Academy Eagles

Lincoln County is 2-8 against Lake Mead Christian Academy since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Lincoln County Lynx will take on the Lake Mead Christian Academy Eagles at 3:00 p.m. One thing working in Lincoln County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups.

Lincoln County is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Pahranagat Valley: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Lincoln County blew Pahranagat Valley out of the water with a 73-35 final score. With the Lynx ahead 39-17 at the half, the game was all but over already.

Lincoln County relied on the efforts of Kalen Bart, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Rowdy Lloyd, who went 8 for 20 en route to 21 points and six boards. The matchup was Lloyd's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Karson Mathews was another key player, putting up five points and five boards.

Meanwhile, Lake Mead Christian Academy came up short against White Pine on Friday, falling 57-35. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Lincoln County's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32 points. As for Lake Mead Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.

Lincoln County was taken down by Lake Mead Christian Academy 83-50 in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Lincoln County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.