Basketball Game Preview: Aletheia Christian Academy Lions vs. Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors

Aletheia Christian Academy is 0-7 against Pensacola Christian Academy since December of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Aletheia Christian Academy Lions will host the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Last Tuesday, Aletheia Christian Academy lost to Jones Christian Academy at home by a 65-49 margin.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Daniel Bailey, who posted ten points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendrick Williamson, who had 18 points.

Meanwhile, Pensacola Christian Academy came up short against West Florida Baptist Academy on Tuesday and fell 58-47. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 452nd, while the Conquerors are ranked 190th).

Aletheia Christian Academy will have to keep a close watch on Jake Stoodt and Mateus Moreira, a pair of players who had a big impact on Pensacola Christian Academy's prior game. Stoodt went 7 of 11 on his way to 18 points and five rebounds, while Moreira went 6 of 11 on his way to 15 points and three steals. Stoodt's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Stephen Day, who put up four points and eight boards.

Pensacola Christian Academy now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Aletheia Christian Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-3.

Aletheia Christian Academy came up short against Pensacola Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in November, falling 67-59. Will Aletheia Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.