Basketball Game Preview: Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors vs. SouthLake Christian Academy Eagles

Metrolina Christian Academy and SouthLake Christian Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2020, but not for long. Having just played yesterday, the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors will get right back to it and host the SouthLake Christian Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Metrolina Christian Academy is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Concord Academy on Monday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Metrolina Christian Academy was outmatched by Concord Academy and fell 66-27. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.

Deangelo Walker put forth a good effort for the losing side as he went 6 of 13 on his way to 16 points. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games.

Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, SouthLake Christian Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell to Gaston Day 70-64. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 216th, while the Spartans are ranked 52nd).

SouthLake Christian Academy's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-10. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-11.

Metrolina Christian Academy ended up a good deal behind SouthLake Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, losing 65-49. Will Metrolina Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.