Basketball Game Preview: Hickory Grove Christian Lions vs. Lewis County Lions

The Hickory Grove Christian Lions will be taking part in a tournament against the Lewis County Lions at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Hickory Grove Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Hickory Grove Christian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy 69-27. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.

Hickory Grove Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gavin Kiser, who posted six points in addition to ten boards and four steals. The dominant performance gave Kiser a new career-high in steals. Another player making a difference was Tristan Nelson, who went 6 of 13 en route to 16 points and five rebounds.

Hickory Grove Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 13 consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Lewis County unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They were beaten by Spencer County 78-44. The matchup marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Hickory Grove Christian's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Lewis County, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.