Basketball Game Preview: Victory Christian Eagles vs. New Life Academy Bobcats

Victory Christian hasn't had much luck against New Life Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Victory Christian Eagles will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the New Life Academy Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. Victory Christian is coming into the match hot, having won their last six games.

On Saturday, Victory Christian beat Heritage Christian Academy 61-50.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for New Life Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in December of 2024. They blew past Albemarle School 84-58 back in December of 2024. The Bobcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 21 points or more this season.

Victory Christian better keep an eye on Dontrel Lee. He was instrumental in New Life Academy's win, putting up 38 points. Another player making a difference was Zion Harmon, who posted 16 points.

New Life Academy pushed their record up to 11-4 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33.6 points. As for Victory Christian, their win bumped their record up to 8-5.

Victory Christian took a serious blow against New Life Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 73-31. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Victory Christian was down 40-16.