Basketball Preview: Ohio E Eagles vs. Harvest Temple Christian Academy
The Ohio E Eagles will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge the Harvest Temple Christian Academy Harvest Temple Christian Academy at 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
Ohio E is leaving town to face Harvest Temple Christian Academy after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Ohio E took a blow against Bowling Green Christian Academy back in November, falling 40-12. The Eagles' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it six in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Harvest Temple Christian Academy hadn't done well against Northwest Ohio Christian Home Educators recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Harvest Temple Christian Academy managed a 42-37 win over Northwest Ohio Christian Home Educators. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Harvest Temple Christian Academy.
Harvest Temple Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lucas Weirich led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. What's more, Weirich also posted a 54% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in January. Xander Barnes was another key player, earning 11 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Harvest Temple Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Ohio E might still be hurting after the 48-26 defeat they got from Harvest Temple Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in January. That match was all but decided by halftime, at which point Ohio E was down 28-8.
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