Basketball Game Preview: Somerset Academy Brooks vs. Sunnybrook Christian Lions

Somerset Academy Brooks are taking a road trip to take on the Sunnybrook Christian Lions at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Somerset Academy Brooks picked up another tournament win on Thursday. They strolled past Vanguard Christian with points to spare, taking the game 50-36. The win made it back-to-back victories for Somerset Academy Brooks.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Sunnybrook Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They put the hurt on Varsity Opponent with a sharp 57-32 win on Tuesday. With that victory, the Lions brought their scoring average up to 50.3 points per game.

Somerset Academy Brooks better keep an eye on Gabe Minica. He was instrumental in Sunnybrook Christian's win, dropping a double-double on 29 points and 12 boards. That makes it four consecutive games in which Minica has scored at least a third of Sunnybrook Christian's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Anaya, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 11 points and five steals.

Sunnybrook Christian's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.3 points per game. As for Somerset Academy Brooks, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.

Somerset Academy Brooks strolled past Sunnybrook Christian in their previous meeting on Thursday by a score of 56-39. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Minica, who posted 24 points. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Somerset Academy Brooks still be able to contain Minica? There's only one way to find out.