Basketball Game Preview: Sheets Memorial Christian Eagles vs. North Hills Christian Eagles

The Sheets Memorial Christian Eagles will head out to face off against the North Hills Christian Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Sheets Memorial Christian is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Asheboro Hybrid Academy on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Sheets Memorial Christian took a blow against Asheboro Hybrid Academy, falling 45-4. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, North Hills Christian hadn't done well against University Christian recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. North Hills Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against University Christian, sneaking past 38-36. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Sheets Memorial Christian better keep an eye on Eden Hager. She was instrumental in North Hills Christian's win, putting up two points in addition to 15 rebounds, seven steals, and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Emry McLaughlin, who posted seven points and seven boards.

North Hills Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Sheets Memorial Christian dropped their record down to 2-13 with the defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for North Hills Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.

Sheets Memorial Christian was able to grind out a solid win over North Hills Christian when the teams last played back in December of 2022, winning 38-26. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sheets Memorial Christian since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.