Basketball Game Preview: Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors vs. Ahoskie Christian

The Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors will head out to square off against Ahoskie Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Mount Calvary Christian Academy is coming into the game hot, having won their last seven games.

On Friday, Mount Calvary Christian Academy got the win against Terra Ceia Christian by a conclusive 49-27. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 22 points or more this season.

Hannah Rice

Rebounds

01/31/25 vs Terra Ceia Christian	23
01/28/25 @ Pamlico Christian Academy	17
01/27/25 vs Ahoskie Christian	28
01/16/25 vs Southside Christian	30
01/13/25 vs Unity Christian Academy	26

Mount Calvary Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hannah Rice out in front who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 23 rebounds. Rice is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last 50 games she's played dating back to last season. Holly Jo Brick was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 50 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Ahoskie Christian posted their biggest win since November 1, 2024 on Friday. They blew past Unity Christian Academy, posting a 65-30 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Ahoskie Christian.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy better focus on containing Lilly Lassiter and Mara Dae White as the pair were huge in Ahoskie Christian's win. Lassiter went 10 of 24 on her way to 31 points and five steals, while White went 8 for 17 en route to 21 points in addition to eight assists and three steals. Those 31 points gave Lassiter a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Jones, who posted four points and eight boards.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy pushed their record up to 18-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.6 points per game. As for Ahoskie Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy strolled past Ahoskie Christian in their previous meeting on Monday by a score of 56-42. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mount Calvary Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.