Basketball Preview: McAuley Catholic Warriors vs. Lighthouse Christian Chargers
The McAuley Catholic Warriors will challenge the Lighthouse Christian Chargers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
McAuley Catholic took care of business in their home opener on Tuesday (and then some). They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Liberal 54-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Warriors have posted against the Bulldogs since November 24, 2015.
Meanwhile, Lighthouse Christian strolled past Buffalo with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 62-46. That 16 point margin sets a new team best for the Chargers this season.
Judah Louderback and Lee Stinson were among the main playmakers for Lighthouse Christian as the former went 10 for 15 en route to 25 points plus four steals and the latter dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Orin Stinson, who earned eight points in addition to six rebounds.
Lighthouse Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
McAuley Catholic couldn't quite finish off Lighthouse Christian in their previous meeting back in November of 2021 and fell 52-49. Can McAuley Catholic avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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