Basketball Game Preview: Morgantown Christian Academy Mustangs vs. Pipestem Christian Academy Panthers

The Morgantown Christian Academy Mustangs are taking a road trip to square off against the Pipestem Christian Academy Panthers at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Morgantown Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.8 points per game this season.

Morgantown Christian Academy is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Fort Hill just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. The matchup between them and the Sentinels didn't end well, with Morgantown Christian Academy falling 72-54.

Despite their defeat, Morgantown Christian Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cole Mathess, who went 8 for 16 on his way to 23 points and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Mathess' evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Michael Day, who went 5 of 11 en route to 12 points.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Pipestem Christian Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 51-39 to Calvary Baptist Academy.

Morgantown Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Pipestem Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.

Morgantown Christian Academy strolled past Pipestem Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in January by a score of 60-41. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Pipestem Christian Academy's Silas Mattox, who went 8 for 19 on his way to 20 points. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Morgantown Christian Academy still be able to contain Mattox? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.