Morning Star Academy is 4-0 against East Moline Christian since November of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Morning Star Academy Mustangs will look to defend their home court against the East Moline Christian Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Morning Star Academy's defense has only allowed 25 points per game this season, so East Moline Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Morning Star Academy is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Faith Christian just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Monday. They came up short against the Falcons, falling 51-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since December 6, 2024.
| 02/03/25 vs Faith Christian | 5 |
| 01/31/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 2 |
| 01/30/25 @ East Moline Christian | 2 |
| 01/28/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 4 |
| 01/27/25 vs Quad Cities Christian | 5 |
Violet Jewell put forth a good effort for the losing side as she posted seven points in addition to 13 boards and five blocks. She is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last five games she's played. Annabella VonMuenster was another key player, putting up two points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Even though they lost, Morning Star Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, East Moline Christian hadn't done well against Quad Cities Christian recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. East Moline Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Quad Cities Christian, sneaking past 24-21. The win was some much needed relief for East Moline Christian as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Morning Star Academy's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 15-6. As for East Moline Christian, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-11.
Everything came up roses for Morning Star Academy against East Moline Christian in their previous meeting on Thursday, as the team secured a 47-20 win. Will Morning Star Academy repeat their success, or does East Moline Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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