Basketball Game Preview: HEARTS for Jesus Christ Guardians vs. Horizon Science Academy

By Team Reports Feb 19, 2024, 3:39am

Preview: HEARTS for Jesus Christ Guardians vs. Horizon Science Academy

After five games on the road, HEARTS for Jesus Christ is heading back home. They will take on Horizon Science Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. HEARTS for Jesus Christ's defense has only allowed 29.8 points per game this season, so Horizon Science Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Last Friday, HEARTS for Jesus Christ's game was all tied up 15-15 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They managed a 34-29 victory over First Baptist Christian.

HEARTS for Jesus Christ's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emily Carpenter, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Carpenter is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Haven Anthony, who scored four points along with eight rebounds and three steals.

Meanwhile, Horizon Science Academy had to suffer through a rough 54-25 loss at the hands of First Baptist Christian. Horizon Science Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

HEARTS for Jesus Christ's win bumped their record up to 18-7. As for Horizon Science Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Everything came up roses for HEARTS for Jesus Christ against Horizon Science Academy when the teams last played back in January as the squad secured a 65-34 win. Does HEARTS for Jesus Christ have another victory up their sleeve, or will Horizon Science Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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