Preview: Eagle Ridge Christian Eagles vs. St. Paul Lutheran Giants
Eagle Ridge Christian has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. Having just played yesterday, they will get right back to it and host the St. Paul Lutheran Giants at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. Eagle Ridge Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 246 points over their last four contests.
Eagle Ridge Christian posted their biggest win since December 5, 2023 on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 58-33 margin over Victory Christian Academy.
Eagle Ridge Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Noah Simpson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 rebounds. Simpson is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Margrabe, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, St. Paul Lutheran's recent rough patch got a bit rougher last Thursday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Bismarck at home and fell 69-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss St. Paul Lutheran has suffered since November 20, 2023.
Eagle Ridge Christian is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for St. Paul Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Things could have been worse for Eagle Ridge Christian, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 62-43 loss to St. Paul Lutheran when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Will Eagle Ridge Christian 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.
