Basketball Preview: Providence Christian Knights vs. Grace Christian Patriots
Providence Christian hasn't had much luck against Grace Christian recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Providence Christian Knights will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Grace Christian Patriots at 7:30 p.m.
Providence Christian is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Palm Grove Christian back in November (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Providence Christian was outmatched by Palm Grove Christian on the road and fell 70-43. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Grace Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 52-50 win over Community Christian. The 52-point effort marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Grace Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Griffin Miller led the charge by posting 16 points. Another player making a difference was Mark Dudley, who earned 14 points.
Providence Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Grace Christian, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Providence Christian and Grace Christian were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in December of 2020, but Providence Christian came up empty-handed after a 1-0 loss. Will Providence Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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