Basketball Game Preview: Maranatha Christian Eagles vs. Escondido Adventist Academy Hawks

It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Maranatha Christian Eagles take on the Escondido Adventist Academy Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday... Maranatha Christian has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with eight straight losses, while Escondido Adventist Academy will come in with five straight wins.

Last Friday, Maranatha Christian came up short against Orange Glen and fell 25-14.

Meanwhile, Escondido Adventist Academy didn't have too much trouble with Orange Glen on Monday as they won 47-31.

Escondido Adventist Academy's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-6. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.7 points per game. As for Maranatha Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.

Maranatha Christian was dealt a bruising 55-10 loss at the hands of Escondido Adventist Academy in their previous matchup back in January. Will Maranatha Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.