Basketball Game Preview: Parkview Christian Academy Falcons vs. Leland Panthers

By Team Reports Jan 21, 2024, 8:14am

Preview: Parkview Christian Academy Falcons vs. Leland Panthers

Parkview Christian Academy is 3-0 against Leland since November of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Parkview Christian Academy Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Leland Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Parkview Christian Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family by a score of 47-44. Parkview Christian Academy has struggled against Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family recently, as their matchup on Saturday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.

Parkview Christian Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of James Jefferson, who scored nine points along with 13 rebounds, and Kashton Wilson who scored 12 points along with two steals. Jefferson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games he's played.

Leland won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on January 5th. They were outmatched by Newark on the road and fell 63-23. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Leland has scored all season.

Parkview Christian Academy's defeat was their 17th straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 6-13. As for Leland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost 11 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Parkview Christian Academy against Leland when the teams last played back in February of 2020 as the squad secured a 50-21 win. With Parkview Christian Academy ahead 34-10 at the half, the game was all but over already.