Basketball Game Preview: Des Moines Christian Lions vs. Centerville Big Reds/Redettes

The Des Moines Christian Lions will head out on the road to take on the Centerville Big Reds/Redettes on Wednesday. Des Moines Christian is coming into the match hot, having won their last 18 games.

Last Saturday, Des Moines Christian took their contest with ease, bagging a 62-28 win over Nevada. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 22 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Centerville hadn't done well against Chariton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Centerville blew past Chariton 60-37. The Big Reds/Redettes are also no stranger to big wins: their blowout was the 12th match they've won by 20+ points this season.

Des Moines Christian's victory was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.3 points over those games. As for Centerville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 18-5.

Des Moines Christian strolled past Centerville in their previous matchup back in February of 2020 by a score of 58-43. Will Des Moines Christian repeat their success, or does Centerville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.