Basketball Game Preview: Faith Christian Lions vs. Round Valley Mustangs

The Faith Christian Lions will square off against the Round Valley Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Faith Christian is coming into the game hot, having won their last 18 games.

Faith Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 52-33 victory over Sacramento Adventist. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 167th, while the Capitals are ranked 398th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

It was another big night for Lauren Harris, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds. That makes it nine consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Faith Christian's points. Another player making a difference was Presley Berry, who posted 17 points and five boards.

Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Round Valley's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They were dealt a 71-42 loss at the hands of Cornerstone Christian. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since December 4, 2023.

Round Valley's loss dropped their record down to 17-5. As for Faith Christian, their win bumped their record up to 26-2.