Preview: Arthur-Okaw Christian Conquering Riders vs. Calvary Christian Academy Knights
Arthur-Okaw Christian is 10-0 against Calvary Christian Academy since December of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Arthur-Okaw Christian Conquering Riders' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Calvary Christian Academy Knights at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Wednesday, Arthur-Okaw Christian's game was all tied up 23-23 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against Arcola by a score of 51-44.
Avery Herschberger and Addisyn Erwin were among the main playmakers for Arthur-Okaw Christian as the former scored 13 points along with six rebounds and two steals and the latter scored 21 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Erwin hasn't dropped below two steals for 13 straight games.
Meanwhile, Calvary Christian Academy entered their tilt with Peoria Christian with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Everything went Calvary Christian Academy's way against Peoria Christian on Saturday as Calvary Christian Academy made off with a 49-26 win. Calvary Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 23 points or more this season.
Arthur-Okaw Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. As for Calvary Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 13-7.
Arthur-Okaw Christian took their win against Calvary Christian Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 55-30. With Arthur-Okaw Christian ahead 34-10 at the half, the match was all but over already.
