South Haven Christian hasn't had much luck against Franklin Road Christian recently, but that could start to change on Monday. South Haven Christian will be playing at home against Franklin Road Christian at 8:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, South Haven Christian took their contest with ease, bagging a 71-29 victory over Central Baptist. With South Haven Christian ahead 44-19 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
South Haven Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trevor Steinbrook led the charge by shooting 42% from the field on his way to 16 points. Another player making a difference was Kade Atkinson, who went 5-for-7 en route to 11 points in addition to seven assists and three steals.
Meanwhile, Franklin Road Christian came up short against Varsity Opponent on Saturday and fell 65-58.
South Haven Christian will need to focus on slowing down Matt Robinson, one of several Franklin Road Christian players who made an impact when they last played. He dropped a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Robinson is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last three games he's played. Pierre DeShields was another key player, putting up 14 points along with six steals and five rebounds.
South Haven Christian has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 59.5 points this season. As for Franklin Road Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
South Haven Christian lost to Franklin Road Christian at home by a decisive 90-71 margin in their previous meeting back in February. Will South Haven Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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