Basketball Game Preview: First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles vs. Northside Christian Academy

The First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles will head out to take on Northside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. First Assembly Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight matches -- so hopefully Northside Christian Academy likes a good challenge.

First Assembly Christian Academy is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Hope Christian Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that First Assembly Christian Academy blew Hope Christian Academy out of the water with a 76-45 final score. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 22 points or more this season.

First Assembly Christian Academy's win on Monday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sean James, who went 7 of 10 en route to 16 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. James has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Burke, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 15 points.

Meanwhile, Northside Christian Academy waltzed into their match on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Warriors, posting a 53-14 victory. That looming 53-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Northside Christian Academy yet this season.

First Assembly Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.4 points per game. As for Northside Christian Academy, their record now sits at 3-1.

Everything came up roses for First Assembly Christian Academy against Northside Christian Academy when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 68-21 victory. Does First Assembly Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Northside Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.