Basketball Preview: Shining Light Academy Knights vs. Sheets Memorial Christian Eagles
The Shining Light Academy Knights will face off against the Sheets Memorial Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Shining Light Academy took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They blew past Raleigh Christian Academy, posting a 71-27 win. That looming 71-27 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Knights yet this season.
Shining Light Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordan Hill led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Alex Lash was another key player, going 5 for 12 en route to 11 points plus six assists and two steals.
Shining Light Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Sheets Memorial Christian scored the most points they've had all season two weeks ago, but it wasn't enough. They took a 79-60 bruising from Judah Christian Academy. The Eagles' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Shining Light Academy's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.9 points per game. As for Sheets Memorial Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
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