Basketball Game Preview: Plaza Heights Christian Academy Lions vs. Clinton Christian Academy Patriots

Plaza Heights Christian Academy has gone a perfect 10-0 against Clinton Christian Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Lions will face off against the Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are still undefeated (Plaza Heights Christian Academy has five wins dating back to last season, while Clinton Christian Academy has four dating back to last season).

On Tuesday, Plaza Heights Christian Academy made easy work of Midway and carried off a 46-26 victory. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 20 points or more this season.

Luke Jones

Steals

11/25/25 @ Midway	5
11/24/25 vs Applewood Christian	4
11/22/25 vs Overland Christian	6
11/21/25 vs Whitefield Academy	9
02/15/25 vs Heritage Classical Christian Academy	5

Luke Jones continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, putting up ten points in addition to eight boards and five steals. He has been hot, having posted four or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was George Carpenter, who posted six points and nine rebounds.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.

Meanwhile, Clinton Christian Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They took down Center Place 50-34.

Clinton Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Plaza Heights Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Leo Prus, who went 8-for-20 on his way to 19 points along with seven boards and three steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Lowe, who earned 12 points and five steals.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy's record is now 4-0. As for Clinton Christian Academy, their record now sits at 1-0.

Everything came up roses for Plaza Heights Christian Academy against Clinton Christian Academy when the teams last played back in February, as the squad secured a 60-33 win. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Patriots turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.