Basketball Preview: First Baptist Academy Eagles vs. Gateway Christian Eagles
After four games on the road, First Baptist Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Gateway Christian Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. First Baptist Academy will be strutting in after a win while the Eagles will be coming in after a loss.
Last Thursday, First Baptist Academy earned a 41-29 victory over the Soldiers.
First Baptist Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Deatrick Casablanca led the charge by scoring 13 points. Another player making a difference was Matthew Levine, who scored 11 points.
Meanwhile, Gateway Christian's recent rough patch got a bit rougher two weeks ago after their third straight defeat. They took a 38-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of First Baptist Academy. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Gateway Christian in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost eight in a row.
First Baptist Academy is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Gateway Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
First Baptist Academy beat the Eagles 38-31 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will First Baptist Academy repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
