Preview: Jefferson Christian Academy Cardinals vs. Roanoke Catholic Celtics
After two games on the road, Jefferson Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Roanoke Catholic Celtics at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Monday, Jefferson Christian Academy didn't have too much trouble with Mountain Mission on the road as they won 54-39. Given Jefferson Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 73rd, while Mountain Mission is ranked 228th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Roanoke Catholic scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past North Cross, posting a 74-40 victory at home. Perhaps unsurprisinly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Mickie O?Herron was her usual excellent self, dropping a triple-double on 38 points, 15 rebounds, and 14 steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played.
Jefferson Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for Roanoke Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson Christian Academy against Roanoke Catholic when the teams last played back in January as the squad secured a 59-19 victory. Does Jefferson Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Roanoke Catholic turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
