Basketball Game Preview: Bethel Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Independent Athletic Ministries Ravens

The Bethel Christian Academy Crusaders will face off against the Independent Athletic Ministries Ravens at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bethel Christian Academy is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.

Bethel Christian Academy came up short against New Manna Christian on Monday, falling 74-52.

Meanwhile, Independent Athletic Ministries didn't have too much trouble with Paideia Academy on Tuesday as they won 53-39. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Ravens.

Independent Athletic Ministries' win came from a few key players Bethel Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Alvin Toe, who went 6 of 11 en route to 12 points and eight steals. Trey Miller was another key player, putting up 13 points along with five boards and five steals.

Bethel Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Independent Athletic Ministries, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.

Bethel Christian Academy suffered a grim 79-56 defeat to Independent Athletic Ministries in their previous matchup two weeks ago. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Miller, who went 11 for 22 on his way to 29 points and six rebounds. Now that Bethel Christian Academy knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.