Hillcrest Christian is a perfect 3-0 against Lamar Christian since February of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Cougars will head out to face off against the Lions at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hillcrest Christian is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Porter's Chapel Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Cougars blew the Eagles out of the water with a 58-20 final score. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won nine in a row.
DeAngelo Nicholson
| 12/02/25 vs Porter's Chapel Academy | 4 |
| 02/24/25 vs Jackson Prep | 3 |
| 11/04/25 @ Clinton Christian Academy | 2 |
| 01/16/25 vs Franklin Academy | 2 |
| 12/01/25 @ Central Hinds Academy | 1 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hillcrest Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than DeAngelo Nicholson, who posted 11 points and four steals. Those four steals gave Nicholson a new career-high. Camryn Young was another key player, putting up seven points and four steals.
Hillcrest Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Lamar Christian was fully in charge on Tuesday, breezing past Bowling Green 57-21.
Hillcrest Christian's record is now 6-3. As for Lamar Christian, their record now sits at 10-4.
Hillcrest Christian skirted past Lamar Christian 56-53 in their previous matchup back in February. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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