The Heritage Christian School Eagles are taking a road trip to face off against the Merritt Island Christian Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Merritt Island Christian is hoping to do what Landmark Christian couldn't on Monday: put an end to Heritage Christian School's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Heritage Christian School breezed by Landmark Christian to the tune of 76-25. Fans of the Eagles have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Heritage Christian School got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gavyn Gailfoil out in front who went 8 for 12 en route to 20 points plus three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeremiah Reid, who went 6 for 8 en route to 13 points plus eight assists and two steals.
Heritage Christian School was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Merritt Island Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat Brevard HEAT 64-31. With the Cougars ahead 38-9 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Heritage Christian School's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Merritt Island Christian, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Heritage Christian School was able to grind out a solid victory over Merritt Island Christian in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, winning 48-35. The rematch might be a little tougher for Heritage Christian School since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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