Basketball Game Preview: Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles vs. Veritas Christian Academy Warriors

Pinnacle Classical Academy hasn't had much luck against Veritas Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles will head out to challenge the Veritas Christian Academy Warriors at 6:00 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.

On Tuesday, Pinnacle Classical Academy didn't have too much trouble with Temple Baptist as they won 55-40.

Meanwhile, Veritas Christian Academy came tearing into Thursday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 30.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 62-39 margin over the Eagles. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 23 points or more this season.

Veritas Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Pinnacle Classical Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kaitlyn Miller, who posted seven points in addition to eight boards and eight steals. She has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 34 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Brooke Miller, who went 7 for 14 en route to 15 points along with eight rebounds and four steals.

Veritas Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 26 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Veritas Christian Academy pushed their record up to 13-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.3 points per game. As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, they now have a winning record of 7-6.

Pinnacle Classical Academy lost to Veritas Christian Academy on the road by a decisive 46-31 margin when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Can Pinnacle Classical Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.