The Chesterton Academy of Sacramento Saints will square off against the Pine Hills Adventist Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Chesterton Academy of Sacramento will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Chesterton Academy of Sacramento is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Trinity Christian on Monday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Chesterton Academy of Sacramento took a blow against Trinity Christian, falling 94-21. The Saints were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 56-14.
Meanwhile, Pine Hills Adventist was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 50-44 to Adventure Christian. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chesterton Academy of Sacramento will need focus on slowing down Tyler Gatling, one of several Pine Hills Adventist players who made an impact when they last played. He went 6 for 10 on his way to 13 points. Gatling continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of William Hiroshima, who posted seven points.
Even though they lost, Pine Hills Adventist smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.
Chesterton Academy of Sacramento's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Pine Hills Adventist, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Chesterton Academy of Sacramento was taken down by Pine Hills Adventist 48-21 in their previous matchup last Monday. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Chesterton Academy of Sacramento was down 32-6.
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