Basketball Game Preview: Restoration Academy vs. Valiant Cross Academy Warriors

Restoration Academy will take on the Valiant Cross Academy Warriors in a tournament on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Restoration Academy sitting on three straight victories and Valiant Cross Academy on 12.

Restoration Academy is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing East Central HomeSchool: they outscored them in every quarter. Restoration Academy enjoyed a cozy 49-31 win over East Central HomeSchool last Tuesday.

Restoration Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was DJ Ephriam out in front who posted nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ian Fuller, who put up nine points.

Meanwhile, Valiant Cross Academy won against Evangel Christian on Thursday with 63 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. Everything went Valiant Cross Academy's way against Evangel Christian as Valiant Cross Academy made off with a 63-37 win. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 21 points or more this season.

Valiant Cross Academy found their leader in sophomore Deshawn Hall, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards. Hall has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more rebounds the last 37 times he's played. James Cosby was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Valiant Cross Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 30 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive rebounds in 40 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Restoration Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season. As for Valiant Cross Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-0.

Restoration Academy came up short against Valiant Cross Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2021, falling 45-37. Will Restoration Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.