Basketball Preview: Victory Christian Eagles vs. Ahoskie Christian
The Victory Christian Eagles are on the road again on Tuesday to play Ahoskie Christian at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Victory Christian saw some tournament action on Saturday. They fell 38-26 to Heritage Christian Academy.
Meanwhile, Ahoskie Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 60-36 to Bethel Assembly Christian Academy.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Lilly Lassiter, who earned seven points in addition to ten rebounds and three blocks. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more blocks the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kinsley Dunlow, who earned two points plus nine rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Ahoskie Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Victory Christian now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Ahoskie Christian, their loss ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3.
Victory Christian suffered a grim 48-28 defeat to Ahoskie Christian when the teams last played back in January. Can Victory Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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