Basketball Game Preview: Lutheran South Academy Pioneers vs. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles

The Lutheran South Academy Pioneers will face off against the Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

On Saturday, Lutheran South Academy lost to St. Agnes Academy at home by a 54-35 margin. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1137th, while the Tigers are ranked 411th).

Despite the loss, Lutheran South Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Annaliese De La Pena posted 24 points and four steals. De La Pena is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Anna Schepmann was another key player, putting up two points and nine rebounds.

Even though they lost, Lutheran South Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Fort Bend Christian Academy waltzed into their contest back in December of 2024 with two straight wins... but they left with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 47-44 victory over the Warriors.

Lutheran South Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Fort Bend Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season.

Lutheran South Academy took their win against Fort Bend Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 63-37. Does Lutheran South Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fort Bend Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.