Basketball Preview: Glen Iris Baptist Swordsmen vs. First Assembly Christian Lions
After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Glen Iris Baptist is finally coming home. They will host the First Assembly Christian Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. First Assembly Christian took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Glen Iris Baptist, who comes in off a win.
Last Thursday, Glen Iris Baptist didn't have too much trouble with East Central HomeSchool as they won 56-39.
Joshua Everett was a one-man wrecking crew for Glen Iris Baptist as he went 10 for 22 en route to 27 points plus five steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Everett has scored at least a third of Glen Iris Baptist's points. Elliot Dickey was another key player, going 5 for 12 en route to 14 points plus five rebounds.
Meanwhile, First Assembly Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 59-34 to Hope Christian Academy.
Despite their loss, First Assembly Christian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jonah Amason, who scored four points plus seven steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Bryce Sasser, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine steals.
First Assembly Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Glen Iris Baptist, their win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Glen Iris Baptist hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 59 points per game. It's a different story for First Assembly Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 28. The only thing between Glen Iris Baptist and another offensive beatdown is First Assembly Christian. Will they be able to keep them contained? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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