Basketball Game Preview: Plaza Heights Christian Academy vs. The Daniel Academy Lions

Plaza Heights Christian Academy and The Daniel Academy are an even 3-3 against one another since January of 2019, but not for long. Plaza Heights Christian Academy will be taking part in a tournament against The Daniel Academy Lions on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Plaza Heights Christian Academy comes in on eight and The Daniel Academy on five.

Last Monday, Plaza Heights Christian Academy strolled past Applewood Christian with points to spare, taking the game 60-43.

Remi Schieber

Steals

02/10/25 vs Applewood Christian	6
02/08/25 vs Bethel Academy	7
02/07/25 vs Clinton Christian Academy	6
02/04/25 vs Center Place	3
01/30/25 @ Applewood Christian	7

It was another big night for Remi Schieber, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine boards. He has been hot, having also posted three or more steals the last five times he's played. George Carpenter was another key player, putting up six points.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led The Daniel Academy over Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that The Daniel Academy blew Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy out of the water with a 53-20 final score. The matchup marked the Lions' most dominant victory of the season.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy better keep an eye on Noah Maldinado. He was instrumental in The Daniel Academy's win, posting 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Lee, who posted 12 points.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 25-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.7 points over those games. As for The Daniel Academy, they now have a winning record of 7-6.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy strolled past The Daniel Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 by a score of 50-36. The rematch might be a little tougher for Plaza Heights Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.