Basketball Game Preview: Plaza Heights Christian Academy Lions vs. Applewood Christian

The Plaza Heights Christian Academy Lions will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Applewood Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Applewood Christian took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Plaza Heights Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy saw some tournament action on Saturday. They walked away with a 41-30 win over Overland Christian. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Eagle recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.

Luke Jones

Steals

11/22/25 vs Overland Christian	5
11/21/25 vs Whitefield Academy	9
02/15/25 vs Heritage Classical Christian Academy	5

Plaza Heights Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Luke Jones, who posted ten points in addition to seven boards and five steals. Jones is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed five or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Atticus McMurray, who earned eight points.

Meanwhile, Applewood Christian played a tough matchup on Monday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 65-41 to Sunnydale Academy. Applewood Christian has struggled against Sunnydale Academy recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Applewood Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy strolled past Applewood Christian in their previous meeting back in February by a score of 60-43. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will Applewood Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.