Basketball Game Preview: The Christian Academy vs. MAST Community Charter Panthers

The Christian Academy will take on the MAST Community Charter Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Saturday, it was close, but The Christian Academy sidestepped King's Christian for a 28-26 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for The Christian Academy.

Meanwhile, MAST Community Charter really took it to Bristol for the full four quarters, racking up a 44-17 victory. That looming 44-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.

The Christian Academy better keep an eye on Rylie Fitzsimmons. She was instrumental in MAST Community Charter's win, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. Fitzsimmons also posted six blocks, which is notable because MAST Community Charter is 3-1 when she posts at least three blocks, but 2-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Tierney Hamilton, who posted 12 points.

MAST Community Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.

MAST Community Charter's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.0 points per game. As for The Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.

The Christian Academy took a serious blow against MAST Community Charter when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 55-20. Will The Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.