Basketball Game Preview: Gaston Christian Eagles vs. Hickory Grove Christian Lions + How To Watch

Gaston Christian has won 11 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Hickory Grove Christian has won 11 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Eagles will welcome the Lions at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Tuesday. Gaston Christian took a 68-52 bruising from Concord Academy. The game marked Gaston Christian's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, Hickory Grove Christian lost to Gaston Day at home by a 60-42 margin on Tuesday. The loss was the Lions' first of the season.

Having lost for the first time this season, Gaston Christian fell to 13-1. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.

Everything came up roses for Gaston Christian against Hickory Grove Christian in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 74-42 victory. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.