Basketball Preview: Redeemer Christian Lions vs. St. John Lutheran Saints
Having just played yesterday, the Redeemer Christian Lions will head out on the road to face off against the St. John Lutheran Saints at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Redeemer Christian is looking for their season's first victory.
On Friday, Redeemer Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 56-50 to First Assembly Christian Academy.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was David Permenter, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Graidy Hughes was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 16 rebounds.
Meanwhile, St. John Lutheran had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 40-32 win over Cornerstone Academy on Tuesday.
St. John Lutheran's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Redeemer Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Redeemer Christian against St. John Lutheran in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 73-29 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Redeemer Christian since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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