Basketball Game Preview: Covenant Christian Academy Rams vs. Holy Ground Baptist Academy Stallions

The Covenant Christian Academy Rams will venture away from home to square off against the Holy Ground Baptist Academy Stallions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Last Thursday, Covenant Christian Academy came up short against Promise Prepatory Academy and fell 56-44. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Holy Ground Baptist Academy had no problem doing just that last Thursday. They secured a 48-43 W over the Phoenix. The victory continues a trend for the Stallions in their matchups with the Phoenix: they've now won three in a row.

Covenant Christian Academy better keep an eye on Wyatt Farmer. He was instrumental in Holy Ground Baptist Academy's win, dropping a double-double with 29 points and 16 rebounds. They are 8-4 when Farmer posts eight or more boards, but 1-2 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Andrew Runels, who posted nine points and seven rebounds.

Holy Ground Baptist Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.

Covenant Christian Academy now has a losing record of 9-10. As for Holy Ground Baptist Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.