Basketball Game Preview: Shining Light Baptist Academy Sharks vs. Temple Academy Crusaders

Shining Light Baptist Academy hasn't had much luck against Temple Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Sharks will head out to take on the Crusaders at 1:00 p.m. Shining Light Baptist Academy has given up an average of 52.4 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Shining Light Baptist Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They managed a 64-58 victory over Rockwell Christian School. The Sharks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Arthur Santos Lima

Points (Career)

11/17/25 vs Rockwell Christian School	25
02/06/25 @ Tabernacle Christian	16
12/13/24 @ Tabernacle Christian	16
02/04/25 vs Emmanuel Christian	13
11/21/24 vs Varsity Opponent	12

Shining Light Baptist Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Arthur Santos Lima led the charge by putting up 25 points. Those 25 points gave Santos Lima a new career-high. Lamar Chambers was another key player, scoring 15 points.

Meanwhile, Temple Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Maryville Christian on Tuesday, taking the game 53-45.

Temple Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Shining Light Baptist Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Shining Light Baptist Academy lost to Temple Academy on the road by a decisive 59-43 margin when the teams last played on Friday. Can the Sharks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.