Basketball Game Preview: Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors

The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders and the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors will face off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Harrells Christian Academy's offense hasn't had much luck over their past five matchups, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Harrells Christian Academy is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Wake Christian Academy on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Harrells Christian Academy was beaten by Wake Christian Academy 53-9. The Crusaders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.

Meanwhile, Metrolina Christian Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 44-39 to Cape Fear Academy. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 230th, while the Hurricanes are ranked 97th).

Metrolina Christian Academy now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Harrells Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.