Basketball Game Preview: Southwest Christian School Eagles vs. Grapevine Faith Christian Lions

Southwest Christian School hasn't had much luck against Grapevine Faith Christian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Southwest Christian School Eagles will face off against the Grapevine Faith Christian Lions at 7:30 p.m.

Southwest Christian School is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They fell 59-49 to Midland Christian.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Grapevine Faith Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They took their contest on Saturday with ease, bagging a 97-56 win over Coram Deo Academy. Grapevine Faith Christian has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 24 points or more this season.

Southwest Christian School better keep an eye on Brennen Byrd. He was instrumental in Grapevine Faith Christian's win, dropping a double-double on 22 points and 18 rebounds. Those 18 rebounds gave Byrd a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Harlin, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.

Grapevine Faith Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Grapevine Faith Christian's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 89.8 points per game. As for Southwest Christian School, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.

Southwest Christian School came up short against Grapevine Faith Christian when the teams last played back in November of 2022, falling 64-59. Can Southwest Christian School avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.