Basketball Game Preview: Lighthouse Prep Academy Eagles vs. Plaza Heights Christian Academy

The Lighthouse Prep Academy Eagles will head out to challenge Plaza Heights Christian Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Fans were treated to a Battle of the Eagles on Thursday. Lighthouse Prep Academy came out on top against Heartland Christian Academy by a score of 32-20. Lighthouse Prep Academy hasn't had any issues with Heartland Christian Academy recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Lighthouse Prep Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Maddie HUTCHISON, who posted ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Savannah Sinnett, who had eight points.

Meanwhile, Plaza Heights Christian Academy entered their tilt with Applewood Christian on Monday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They enjoyed a cozy 60-43 win over Applewood Christian.

Lighthouse Prep Academy better focus on containing Reece Cornine and Sydney Berry as the pair were huge in Plaza Heights Christian Academy's win. Cornine went 9 for 22 on her way to 24 points and four steals, while Berry went 8 of 18 to rack up 19 points along with seven boards and four steals. Cornine is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last 19 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Emma Tucker, who put up four points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy pushed their record up to 20-7 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.3 points over those games. As for Lighthouse Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 12-4.