Basketball Game Preview: Sheridan Hills Christian Sharks vs. Dade Christian Warriors

The Sheridan Hills Christian Sharks will take on the Dade Christian Warriors in a holiday battle at at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Sheridan Hills Christian turned things around against Berean Christian on Friday. They secured a 65-59 W over the Bulldogs.

It was another big night for Micah Smith, who almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine rebounds. He has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Dreyson Crynes, who went 5 of 12 en route to 13 points and six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Dade Christian made easy work of Ransom Everglades on Saturday and carried off a 68-43 victory. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Dade Christian's win came from a few key players Sheridan Hills Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Clorvens Celine, who posted 15 points along with six steals and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Rayshawn Emer-Lake, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten boards.

The win got Sheridan Hills Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Dade Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Sheridan Hills Christian has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 24.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Dade Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 35.3 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Sheridan Hills Christian might still be hurting after the 74-52 loss they got from Dade Christian in their previous meeting back in February. Will Sheridan Hills 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.