Basketball Game Preview: Weatherford Christian Lions vs. Temple Christian Eagles

Weatherford Christian and Temple Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2016, but not for long. The Weatherford Christian Lions will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Temple Christian Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Weatherford Christian is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They were outmatched by Fort Worth THESA and fell 97-23. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meanwhile, Temple Christian took a blow against Lake Country Christian on Saturday, falling 65-32. While losing is never fun, Temple Christian can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 652nd, while Lake Country Christian is ranked 166th).

Weatherford Christian will need focus on slowing down A Richie, one of several Temple Christian players who made an impact when they last played. She posted seven points. The team also got some help courtesy of B Esskew, who earned seven points.

Temple Christian's loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Weatherford Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.

Weatherford Christian came up short against Temple Christian in their previous matchup last Friday, falling 45-37. Will Weatherford Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.