Basketball Game Preview: Freedom Life Academy Patriots vs. Immanuel Christian Lions

The Freedom Life Academy Patriots and the Immanuel Christian Lions will face off at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Freedom Life Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 55 points on Tuesday, they were much more limited against John Paul the Great Academy on Friday. They were dealt a 55-15 loss at the hands of the Guardians. The game marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, Immanuel Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 61-22 loss at the hands of Psalms Christian Academy.

Despite the loss, Immanuel Christian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jonah Mabile posted 15 points.

Immanuel Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Freedom Life Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.

Everything came up roses for Freedom Life Academy against Immanuel Christian in their previous matchup last Friday, as the team secured a 50-15 victory. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.