The Maryville Christian Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Scott Highlanders at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Last Monday, Maryville Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 53-49 to Carter.
Meanwhile, Scott posted their biggest victory since December 6, 2024 on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 65-28 win over Gibbs. Given the Highlanders' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Eagles are ranked 292nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Scott's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.1 points per game. As for Maryville Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 15-6.
Maryville Christian ended up a good deal behind Scott in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, losing 44-30. Can Maryville Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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