Having just played yesterday, the First Baptist Crusaders will get right back to it and host the South Metro HomeSchool Huskies at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. First Baptist's defense has only allowed 28.2 points per game this season, so South Metro HomeSchool's offense will have their work cut out for them.
First Baptist is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Rochester Area HomeSchool just ended the team's eight-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Rochester Area HomeSchool by a score of 46-43. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Crusaders have suffered since February 16, 2024.
First Baptist might have lost, but man, Lydia Wynja was a machine: she dropped a double-double on 24 points and 14 rebounds. That was a full 55.8% of First Baptist's points, marking the tenth time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Keira Wynja, who had five points and nine boards.
Even though they lost, First Baptist smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 21 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, South Metro HomeSchool lost to Lincoln HomeSchool at home by a 62-46 margin back in January. The loss continues a trend for the Huskies in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost four in a row.
South Metro HomeSchool's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for First Baptist, their loss dropped their record down to 17-4.
First Baptist suffered a grim 38-17 defeat to South Metro HomeSchool when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Can First Baptist avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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