Basketball Game Preview: Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys vs. Blue Ridge Christian Bears

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is 0-3 against Blue Ridge Christian since February of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys will take on the Blue Ridge Christian Bears at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against United Christian Academy by a score of 55-43. The win continues a trend for the Ospreys in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now won four in a row.

Jordan White

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02/18/25 vs United Christian Academy	13
02/15/25 vs Westover Christian Academy	8
02/14/25 vs Dayspring Christian Academy	16

Jordan White was the offensive standout of the match as she dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mallorie Waldron, who went 5-for-8 on her way to 14 points and five rebounds.

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Blue Ridge Christian came tearing into Monday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22 points), and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past the Warriors with points to spare, taking the game 59-43. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 128th, while the Warriors are ranked 353rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-5. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.1 points over those games. As for Blue Ridge Christian, their win bumped their record up to 19-2.

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy ended up a good deal behind Blue Ridge Christian in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, losing 47-33. Can Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.