For the first time this season, Mars Hill Academy will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out on the road to square off against the Temple Christian Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mars Hill Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 73 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Miami Valley HomeSchool last Friday. The contest between Mars Hill Academy and the Saints didn't end well, with Mars Hill Academy falling 44-27.
Despite the loss, Mars Hill Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ben Basil dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten boards.
Meanwhile, Temple Christian gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They walked away with a 53-44 victory over Fayette Christian. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with Fayette Christian: they've now won three in a row.
Mars Hill Academy came up short against Temple Christian in their previous meeting back in December of 2019, falling 38-34. Can Mars Hill Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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