Roanoke Valley Christian is 2-8 against Westover Christian Academy since November of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Roanoke Valley Christian EAGLES will look to defend their home court against the Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Virginia (Roanoke Valley Christian is ranked 100th, while Westover Christian Academy is ranked 116th).
Last Tuesday, Roanoke Valley Christian earned a 41-33 victory over Craig County. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Roanoke Valley Christian.
Among those leading the charge was Jeremy Chou, who scored 12 points along with 6 steals. Alex Nelson was another key contributor, scoring 10 points along with 6 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Westover Christian Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy on the road and fell 77-33. Westover Christian Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-14.
Despite the loss, Westover Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Caleb Hill scored 19 points.
Westover Christian Academy struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy racked up 13.
Their wins bumped Roanoke Valley Christian to 2-2 and Craig County to 1-2.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Roanoke Valley Christian have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Westover Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.6 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
Roanoke Valley Christian skirted past Westover Christian Academy 72-70 when the teams last played back in February. Will Roanoke Valley Christian repeat their success, or does Westover Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
