Basketball Preview: Sheridan Hills Christian Sharks vs. Highlands Christian Knights
Sheridan Hills Christian has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Highlands Christian Knights at TBD on Tuesday. Sheridan Hills Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past ten contests -- so hopefully the Knights like a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Sheridan Hills Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Village Academy 77-36 at home. With Sheridan Hills Christian ahead 41-20 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Sheridan Hills Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was AJ Seay, who scored 11 points along with five steals. Another player making a difference was Elias Feliz, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 16 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Highlands Christian's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight defeat. They took a 61-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pine Crest. Highlands Christian was down 51-31 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Sheridan Hills Christian pushed their record up to 21-4 with that victory, which was their 13th straight at home. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 30.2 points. As for Highlands Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-14.
Sheridan Hills Christian came up short against the Knights when the teams last played back in February of 2022, falling 60-56. Can Sheridan Hills Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
