Basketball Game Preview: Coastal Christian Centurions vs. Hickory Grove Christian Lions

Coastal Christian hasn't had much luck against Hickory Grove Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Centurions will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Lions at 7:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, Coastal Christian ended up a good deal behind Wilmington Christian Academy and lost 54-35.

Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Hickory Grove Christian's strategy against Greater Cabarrus Athletic Association on Tuesday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 59-36 margin over the Stallions. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.

Hickory Grove Christian's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Coastal Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Coastal Christian was taken down by Hickory Grove Christian 65-24 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Centurions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.