Basketball Game Preview: Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors vs. Calvary Baptist Church Eagles

Mount Calvary Christian Academy is on a ten-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Calvary Baptist Church a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors will host the Calvary Baptist Church Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell 64-55 to Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday.

Despite the loss, Mount Calvary Christian Academy had strong showings from Jentzen Wade, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 boards, and Carson Howell, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 14 points and eight rebounds. With that strong performance, Wade is now averaging an impressive 8.5 boards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Wood, who posted eight points and three steals.

Even though they lost, Mount Calvary Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Calvary Baptist Church played a tough game back in December of 2024 in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 81-19 loss at the hands of Terra Ceia Christian. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 55-7.

Calvary Baptist Church's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Mount Calvary Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy came up short against Calvary Baptist Church in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 45-39. Will Mount Calvary Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.