Basketball Game Preview: Bible Baptist Christian Eagles vs. Friendship Christian Spartans

Bible Baptist Christian is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Friendship Christian is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Bible Baptist Christian Eagles will welcome the Friendship Christian Spartans at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.

Bible Baptist Christian will bounce into Thursday's contest after beating Byne Christian, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Bible Baptist Christian put the hurt on Byne Christian with a sharp 62-36 victory on Monday. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 23 points or more this season.

Mikahil Mathieu had a dynamite game for Bible Baptist Christian, dropping a double-double on 14 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Vanrick Rolle, who posted ten points along with six rebounds and six steals.

Bible Baptist Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 29 consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Friendship Christian blew past Varsity Opponent, posting a 77-38 win. That looming 77-38 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Spartans yet this season.

Friendship Christian's victory bumped their record up to 22-3. As for Bible Baptist Christian, their win bumped their record up to 19-1.

Bible Baptist Christian came up short against Friendship Christian in their previous matchup back in February of 2021, falling 66-57. Will Bible Baptist Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.