Salem Sayers Baptist Academy is 0-10 against Lifegate Christian since February of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, Salem Sayers Baptist Academy will head out on the road to face off against the Lifegate Christian Falcons at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
On Monday, Salem Sayers Baptist Academy blew past Sunnybrook Christian, posting a 64-24 victory.
Meanwhile, Lifegate Christian came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 40 points) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on Salem Sayers Baptist Academy with a sharp 52-29 win. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Lifegate Christian's win came from a few key players Salem Sayers Baptist Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Anelyna Cavazos, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 18 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 22 games she's played dating back to last season. Sharla Maples was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 12 points and nine assists.
Lifegate Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Lifegate Christian's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.0 points per game. As for Salem Sayers Baptist Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Salem Sayers Baptist Academy might still be hurting after the 52-29 loss they got from Lifegate Christian when the teams last played on Thursday. Can Salem Sayers Baptist Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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