Basketball Game Preview: Silverdale Academy Seahawks vs. Cleveland Blue Raiders

The Silverdale Academy Seahawks will square off against the Cleveland Blue Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Silverdale Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.8 points per game this season.

On Tuesday, Silverdale Academy blew past Collegedale Academy, posting a 67-19 win. The Seahawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 24 points or more this season.

Silverdale Academy found their leader in sophomore Kinsley Owen, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and ten rebounds. Owen's evening made it ten games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Braylee Raby was another key player, putting up eight points along with six rebounds and six steals.

Cleveland has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were outmatched by Bradley Central and fell 72-34. The match marked the Blue Raiders' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Silverdale Academy will have to contain Emma Smith as she made an impact in Cleveland's last game. She went 5 of 12 on her way to 16 points and seven rebounds.

Cleveland's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2. As for Silverdale Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Silverdale Academy has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 25.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Cleveland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 29.6 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Silverdale Academy came up short against Cleveland in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 41-35. Can Silverdale Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.