Basketball Game Preview: Emmanuel Christian Academy vs. Veritas Christian Academy

Emmanuel Christian Academy will challenge Veritas Christian Academy at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.

Emmanuel Christian Academy is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing The Pilgrim Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Emmanuel Christian Academy walked away with a 39-26 win over The Pilgrim Academy on Thursday.

Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Veritas Christian Academy blew Gilead out of the water with a 56-22 final score. Veritas Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 20 points or more this season.

Emmanuel Christian Academy better focus on containing Amya Cuddon and Madelyn Seifert as the pair were huge in Veritas Christian Academy's win. Cuddon posted 26 points along with seven boards and seven steals, while Seifert dropped a double-double on 23 points and 11 rebounds. Those 23 points gave Seifert a new career-high. Halle Williamson was another key player, putting up six points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.

Veritas Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.

Emmanuel Christian Academy pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 18.3 points over those games. As for Veritas Christian Academy, their record is now 14-4.

Emmanuel Christian Academy came up short against Veritas Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 33-26. Can Emmanuel Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.