Basketball Game Preview: Lake Region Christian Hornets vs. St. Francis Christian Patriots

Lake Region Christian is on a five-game streak of home losses, St. Francis Christian a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Lake Region Christian Hornets will welcome the St. Francis Christian Patriots at 5:15 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Tuesday, Lake Region Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-44 to Woodcrest Baptist Academy.

Aleah DeVries

Steals

02/11/25 @ Woodcrest Baptist Academy	2
02/04/25 @ Maplewood Academy	2
02/03/25 vs Cambridge Christian	4
01/28/25 vs Community Christian	7
01/27/25 vs Prior Lake Christian	5
+ 8 more games

Despite the defeat, Lake Region Christian saw an underclassman step up: freshman Aleah DeVries went 8-for-16 en route to 17 points and eight rebounds. DeVries has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 13 times she's played. Bella Stephens was another key player, putting up five points.

Even though they lost, Lake Region Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive matches.

Meanwhile, St. Francis Christian lost to First Baptist on the road by a 41-25 margin two weeks ago.

Lake Region Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for St. Francis Christian, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Lake Region Christian came up short against St. Francis Christian in their previous matchup back in January, falling 44-36. Will Lake Region 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.