Preview: Clinton Christian Academy Patriots vs. Aurora Christian Academy Arrows
After three games on the road, Clinton Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Aurora Christian Academy Arrows at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Clinton Christian Academy has not done well against Overland Christian recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Clinton Christian Academy strolled past Overland Christian with points to spare, taking the game 50-36.
Jared Wisniewski and Raymond Hood were among the main playmakers for Clinton Christian Academy as the former dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds and the latter dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hood has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Lowe, who scored 11 points.
Meanwhile, Aurora Christian Academy came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 53-38 win over Berean Christian Academy on Saturday. The victory was just what Aurora Christian Academy needed coming off of a 70-44 loss in their prior contest.
Aurora Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sawyer Jones led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. It was the first time this season that Jones pulled down eight or more rebounds. Elijah Maples was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with three blocks.
Clinton Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 13-11 record this season. As for Aurora Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 14-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Clinton Christian Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Aurora Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Clinton Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 67-43 loss they got from Aurora Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2022. Can Clinton Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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