Basketball Preview: Rosedale Christian Academy Rosedale Panthers vs. Springdale Prep Lions
Rosedale Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Springdale Prep recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Rosedale Christian Academy Rosedale Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Springdale Prep Lions at 6:00 p.m. Rosedale Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.7 points per game this season.
Rosedale Christian Academy is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They had to suffer through a 82-47 loss at the hands of Mount St. Joseph. The Rosedale Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 47-20.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Keyon Williams, who went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds and two steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Nazir Anderson, who had 11 points.
Even though they lost, Rosedale Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Springdale Prep put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Digital Pioneers Academy 75-36. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Rosedale Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Springdale Prep, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Rosedale Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 66-42 loss they got from Springdale Prep in their previous meeting back in January. Can Rosedale Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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