Preview: Oasis Christian Lions vs. Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers
Oasis Christian has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. The Oasis Christian Lions and the Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers will face off at 6:00 p.m. on January 16th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Hopefully Oasis Christian focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 29 on Friday.
Last Friday, Oasis Christian came up short against Auburndale and fell 32-24.
Despite the loss, Oasis Christian saw an underclassman step up: Karsyn Roberts scored nine points along with nine rebounds and five steals. That's the first time this season that Roberts pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Niyhana Tolbert, who scored four points along with six steals.
Meanwhile, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy escaped with a win on Friday against Discovery by the margin of a single free throw, 42-41. The victory was just what Ridgeview Global Studies Academy needed coming off of a 62-37 defeat in their prior matchup.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy found their leader in underclassman Stephanie Morales, who scored 21 points along with four steals and two blocks. That's the first time this season that Morales posted two or more blocks.
Oasis Christian has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-6.
Oasis Christian might still be hurting after the 52-30 loss they got from Ridgeview Global Studies Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Can Oasis Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
