Basketball Game Preview: Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints vs. Cherokee Christian Warriors

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Cherokee Christian recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints will look to defend their home court against the Cherokee Christian Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy saw some tournament action on Saturday. They walked away with a 74-67 win over Fideles Christian. Given the Saints' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 173rd, while the Rangers are ranked 373rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Cherokee Christian earned a 64-52 victory over Dominion Christian on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Warriors.

Cherokee Christian pushed their record up to 2-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.6 points per game. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy came up short against Cherokee Christian in their previous matchup back in February, falling 75-69. Will Johnson Ferry Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.