Basketball Preview: North Kissimmee Christian Lions vs. Heritage Prep Praetorians
North Kissimmee Christian hasn't had much luck against Heritage Prep recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. After both having extra time off, both will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 6:00 p.m.
North Kissimmee Christian is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They lost 31-8 to Heritage Prep two weeks ago. The Lions just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Heritage Prep got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Grace Isnord out in front who went 8 for 14 en route to 16 points plus eight rebounds and six steals. Isnord is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last nine games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nikiya Ducasse-Gross, who scored seven points in addition to 11 rebounds and four steals.
Heritage Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
North Kissimmee Christian suffered a grim 31-8 defeat to Heritage Prep in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will North Kissimmee Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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