Basketball Game Preview: Christian Community Colts vs. Highland Rim Academy

Christian Community is 7-0 against Highland Rim Academy since December of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Christian Community Colts just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face Highland Rim Academy at 6:00 p.m. Christian Community will be strutting in after a win while Highland Rim Academy will be coming in after a defeat.

Christian Community took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They greeted the New Year with with a 56-42 victory over Pleasant View Christian.

Christian Community relied on the efforts of Autumn Hubbard, who went 5 of 11 on her way to 14 points, and B.J. Head, who went 5 for 8 on her way to 13 points and four steals. What's more, Hubbard also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Makenzie Rigsby was another key player, putting up ten points.

Meanwhile, Highland Rim Academy was beaten by Clarksville Christian 75-10 back in December of 2024. The loss continues a trend for Highland Rim Academy in their matchups with Clarksville Christian: they've now lost five in a row.

Christian Community's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.7 points per game. As for Highland Rim Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.

Christian Community came out on top in a nail-biter against Highland Rim Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, sneaking past 52-50. The rematch might be a little tougher for Christian Community since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.