Basketball Game Preview: Philadelphia Christian School Eagles vs. Eastgate Life Academy

The Philadelphia Christian School Eagles will square off against Eastgate Life Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

Philadelphia Christian School is headed into Friday's contest hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight losses. They came up short against Varsity Opponent on Tuesday, falling 65-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered since November 15, 2024.

Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Eastgate Life Academy had no trouble coming through when it counted. They skirted past Appling Christian Academy 51-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Eastgate Life Academy has posted since December 15, 2023.

Eastgate Life Academy's win came from a few key players Philadelphia Christian School will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was GABE MOODY, who went 5-for-11 on his way to 14 points. He is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Grayson Mayfield, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten boards.

Philadelphia Christian School's loss dropped their record down to 18-10. As for Eastgate Life Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-13.

Everything came up roses for Philadelphia Christian School against Eastgate Life Academy when the teams last played last Monday, as the team secured a 65-38 win. In that game, Philadelphia Christian School amassed a halftime lead of 37-16, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.