Preview: National Christian Academy Eagles vs. Grace Brethren Christian
The National Christian Academy Eagles will be playing at home against Grace Brethren Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: National Christian Academy has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Grace Brethren Christian will arrive with 17 straight victories.
National Christian Academy pushed their score all the way to 59 last Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell to King's Christian Academy 65-59.
Meanwhile, Grace Brethren Christian faced St. Andrew's Episcopal in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Grace Brethren Christian narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past St. Andrew's Episcopal 58-56. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Grace Brethren Christian has posted yet this season.
National Christian Academy has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season. As for Grace Brethren Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 20-2.
National Christian Academy couldn't quite finish off Grace Brethren Christian when the teams last played back in February of 2023 and fell 54-51. Will National Christian Academy 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.