Mercer Christian Academy is 10-0 against Elk Valley Christian since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Mercer Christian Academy Cavaliers will face off against Elk Valley Christian at 2:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Monday, Mercer Christian Academy's game was all tied up 35-35 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They walked away with a 69-58 victory over Appalachian Christian. The win was just what Mercer Christian Academy needed coming off of a 70-50 loss in their prior match.
MJ Patton was his usual excellent self, scoring 30 points along with five rebounds and two steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Kyler Carpenter, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Elk Valley Christian scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Monday. They took down Beth Haven Christian 70-56. The victory was some much needed relief for Elk Valley Christian as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mercer Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 17-12 record this season. As for Elk Valley Christian, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12.
Everything came up roses for Mercer Christian Academy against Elk Valley Christian in their previous meeting back in January of 2023 as the squad secured a 87-45 victory. Does Mercer Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Elk Valley Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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