Basketball Game Preview: Joshua Christian Knights vs. Heritage Christian Academy Lions

The Joshua Christian Knights will square off against the Heritage Christian Academy Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with eight losses in a row, Joshua Christian turned things around against Cristo Rey Fort Worth on Tuesday. They walked away with a 45-38 victory over the Lions.

Joshua Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isaac Johnson led the charge by putting up 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Millspaugh, who posted 13 points.

Meanwhile, Heritage Christian Academy entered their tilt with Grace Christian Academy on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They escaped with a win against the Colts by the margin of a single free throw, 54-53. That's two games straight that the Lions have won by just one point.

Joshua Christian better keep an eye on Matthew Pappas. He was instrumental in Heritage Christian Academy's win, posting 21 points. That's the most points Pappas has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Raiden Harrison, who scored 12 points.

Heritage Christian Academy pushed their record up to 7-15 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points per game. As for Joshua Christian, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-8.

Joshua Christian and Heritage Christian Academy were neck-and-neck when the teams last played on Monday, but Joshua Christian came up empty-handed after a 65-64 defeat. Will Joshua Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.