After both having extra time off, the Union Christian Academy Eagles and the Valley Christian River Hawks will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Valley Christian likes a good challenge.
While Union Christian Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-23), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They claimed a resounding 66-31 victory over Southwest Christian Academy. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 30 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian entered their tilt with Varsity Opponent last Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 53-40 win over Varsity Opponent. That looming 53-40 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the River Hawks yet this season.
Valley Christian found their leader in freshman Levi Guthrie, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 12 boards. Guthrie continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. David Brewer was another key player, putting up 11 points.
The victory got Valley Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Union Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Everything came up roses for Union Christian Academy against Valley Christian when the teams last played on November 4th, as the squad secured a 67-37 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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