Basketball Game Preview: Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles

The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders will face off against the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Harrells Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten games.

On Thursday, Harrells Christian Academy humbled Faith Christian with an 86-56 victory. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 21 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cape Fear Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They took down Lee Christian 70-56 on Tuesday.

Harrells Christian Academy better keep an eye on Kayden Dunkins. He was instrumental in Cape Fear Christian Academy's win, dropping a double-double on 29 points and 11 boards. With that strong performance, Dunkins is now averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Caden Scarborough, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 16 points in addition to seven assists and three steals.

Cape Fear Christian Academy pushed their record up to 13-5 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.8 points per game. As for Harrells Christian Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-2 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Harrells Christian Academy against Cape Fear Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 91-63 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Cape Fear Christian Academy's Zeke Brock, who went 8 for 19 on his way to 24 points in addition to seven assists and three steals. Now that he won't be playing on Monday, will it be easier for Harrells Christian Academy to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.