Basketball Game Preview: Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles vs. Calvary Christian Academy Lions

The Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles will take on the Calvary Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Central Florida Christian Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 61-22 win over Altamonte Christian. The victory was nothing new for Central Florida Christian Academy as they're now sitting on three straight.

Meanwhile, Calvary Christian Academy came up short against Mount Dora Christian Academy on Friday and fell 66-58. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 310th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 89th).

Central Florida Christian Academy will have to contain Samantha Lecas as she made an impact in Calvary Christian Academy's last game. She went 8 of 15 from beyond the arc on her way to 31 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Lecas is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Keeva Heggins was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 13 points and nine steals.

Even though they lost, Calvary Christian Academy 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 11 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.

Calvary Christian Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season. As for Central Florida Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 18-8.

Everything came up roses for Central Florida Christian Academy against Calvary Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2022, as the squad secured a 62-33 victory. Does Central Florida Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Calvary Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.