Basketball Game Preview: Parkersburg Christian vs. Heritage Christian Patriots

Parkersburg Christian is a perfect 8-0 against Heritage Christian since March of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. Parkersburg Christian will be playing at home against the Heritage Christian Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Parkersburg Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.7 points per game this season.

Parkersburg Christian is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Ignite Athletics: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Parkersburg Christian blew Ignite Athletics out of the water with a 60-30 final score. Parkersburg Christian hasn't had any issues with Ignite Athletics recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Alexander Fluharty

Rebounds

02/22/25 @ Ignite Athletics	15
02/17/25 vs Calvary Baptist Academy	9
02/14/25 vs Morgantown Christian Academy	13
02/08/25 @ New Life Christian Academy	14
02/04/25 vs Hannan	12
+ 16 more games

It was another big night for Alexander Fluharty, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Fluharty is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least nine every time he's taken the court this season. Joe Johnson was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 12 points and nine assists.

Meanwhile, Heritage Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch last Saturday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by New Life Christian Academy 71-23. The contest marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Heritage Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Parkersburg Christian, they now have a winning record of 11-10.

Parkersburg Christian strolled past Heritage Christian in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a score of 56-38. Will Parkersburg Christian repeat their success, or does Heritage Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.