Basketball Game Preview: Westlake Christian Academy Eagles vs. Harvest Christian Academy Lions

Two dominant guards in Asa Anderson and Elijah Bell are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Westlake Christian Academy Eagles will be home for the holidays to greet the Harvest Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Westlake Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Westlake Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 64-50 victory over Christian Life on Friday. The win was all the more spectacular given Westlake Christian Academy's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 528th, while Christian Life is ranked 149th).

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Harvest Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Westminster Christian 72-36. That looming 72-36 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.

Westlake Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Harvest Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-8.

Westlake Christian Academy came up short against Harvest Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 61-51. Will Westlake Christian Academy 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.