Basketball Game Preview: Miami Valley Christian Academy Lions vs. Reading Blue Devils

After both having extra time off, the Miami Valley Christian Academy Lions and the Reading Blue Devils will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Miami Valley Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches.

Miami Valley Christian Academy will bounce into Thursday's contest after beating Cincinnati Country Day, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. Miami Valley Christian Academy blew past Cincinnati Country Day 84-61 last Friday. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 23 points or more this season.

Miami Valley Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Casey Heap, who went 9 for 12 on his way to 22 points and eight rebounds. Gavin French was another key player, going 7 of 13 on his way to 19 points in addition to seven assists and five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Reading lost to Indian Hill at home by a 67-51 margin last Saturday.

Miami Valley Christian Academy pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 37.3 points. As for Reading, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.