Basketball Game Preview: Genoa Christian Academy vs. Hillsboro Christian Academy Crusaders

Genoa Christian Academy will take on the Hillsboro Christian Academy Crusaders in a holiday battle at at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Genoa Christian Academy is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Granville Christian Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Genoa Christian Academy blew Granville Christian Academy out of the water with a 58-23 final score. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for Genoa Christian Academy this season.

It was another big night for Leah Kinley, who went 8 of 16 on her way to 21 points in addition to seven assists and four steals. That's the most points she has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabbie Kirwin, who made all 5 shots she took to post 10 points.

Meanwhile, Hillsboro Christian Academy earned a 51-44 victory over Ross County Christian Academy on Tuesday.

Hillsboro Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Genoa Christian Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.