Preview: Cumberland Valley Christian Blazers vs. Shalom Christian Academy Flames
After two games on the road, Cumberland Valley Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Shalom Christian Academy Flames at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cumberland Valley Christian and Shalom Christian Academy are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
Cumberland Valley Christian managed to keep up with GVCS Broadfording until halftime on Monday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Cumberland Valley Christian was the victim of a tough 68-47 defeat at the hands of GVCS Broadfording.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Shalom Christian Academy beat Greenwood 60-54 on Monday. Given Shalom Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 142nd, while Greenwood is ranked 524th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Cumberland Valley Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for Shalom Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 11-6 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Things could have been worse for Cumberland Valley Christian, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 55-38 loss to Shalom Christian Academy when the teams last played back in January. Will Cumberland Valley Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
