Basketball Game Preview: Cristo Rey Atlanta vs. The King's Academy Knights

Cristo Rey Atlanta will face off against The King's Academy Knights at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Cristo Rey Atlanta has struggled recently with 13 defeats in a row, while The King's Academy will arrive with three straight wins.

Cristo Rey Atlanta is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against St. Anne-Pacelli on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Cristo Rey Atlanta had to suffer through a 59-17 loss at the hands of St. Anne-Pacelli. Cristo Rey Atlanta was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-10.

Meanwhile, The King's Academy was fully in charge on Tuesday, breezing past Varsity Opponent 68-2. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 23 points or more this season.

The King's Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.