Basketball Game Preview: Redlands Adventist Academy Bulldogs vs. Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals

The Redlands Adventist Academy Bulldogs will face off against the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Last Saturday, Redlands Adventist Academy came up short against Loma Linda Academy and fell 48-41.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Mesa Grande Academy against River Springs Charter School on Tuesday as the team secured a 60-6 win. That looming 60-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cardinals yet this season.

Mesa Grande Academy pushed their record up to 6-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.0 points per game. As for Redlands Adventist Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.

Everything went Redlands Adventist Academy's way against Mesa Grande Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as Redlands Adventist Academy made off with a 66-42 win. Will Redlands Adventist Academy repeat their success, or does Mesa Grande Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.