Basketball Game Preview: Zanesville Christian Warriors vs. Gilead Christian Eagles

The Zanesville Christian Warriors will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Gilead Christian Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Zanesville Christian is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Gilead Christian. Zanesville Christian had just enough and edged Gilead Christian out 49-47.

Zanesville Christian will need focus on slowing down Max Keller, one of several Gilead Christian players who made an impact when they last played. He went 6 for 9 on his way to 12 points and three steals. Those three steals gave Keller a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Talan Blankenship, who posted 12 points.

Zanesville Christian skirted past Gilead Christian 49-47 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Does Zanesville Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gilead Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.