Basketball Game Preview: Walnut Grove Christian Christian Warriors vs. Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy Patriots

Walnut Grove Christian is 2-8 against Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Walnut Grove Christian Christian Warriors will be playing at home against the Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Walnut Grove Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66.4 points per game this season.

Walnut Grove Christian took a loss when they played away from home last Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They walked away with an 89-76 win over NorthPoint Christian Academy. The Christian Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Walnut Grove Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lucas Thomason led the charge by putting up 32 points. The dominant performance gave Thomason a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of AJ Curerton, who posted 27 points.

Meanwhile, Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 51-46 to Hickory Grove Christian. The Patriots have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Walnut Grove Christian is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. As for Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 7-8.

Walnut Grove Christian was dealt a bruising 87-49 defeat at the hands of Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will Walnut Grove Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.