Basketball Game Preview: Redeemer Christian Lions vs. Oak Hall Eagles

Redeemer Christian is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Oak Hall a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Redeemer Christian Lions will welcome the Oak Hall Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Redeemer Christian is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 20, 2023 on Thursday. They were beaten by Meadowbrook Academy 61-26. The game marked the Lions' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Redeemer Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Graidy Hughes, who posted eight points and six rebounds, and Gavin Wilke, who earned four points. The dominant performance also gave Hughes a new career-high in blocks (two).

Meanwhile, Oak Hall had to suffer through a 72-32 loss at the hands of Bishop Snyder. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 572nd, while the Cardinals are ranked 189th).

Oak Hall's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Redeemer Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.

Redeemer Christian lost to Oak Hall at home by a decisive 50-36 margin when the teams last played back in February. Will Redeemer 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.