Basketball Game Preview: Weed Cougars vs. Redding Christian Lions

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Weed Cougars challenge the Redding Christian Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Friday... Weed's defense has only allowed 29.2 points per game this season, so Redding Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Weed is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat Mt. Shasta 68-10. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 26 points or more this season.

Annabelle McCarthy had an outrageously good game as she made all 7 shots she took for 16 points and three steals. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Maci Phillips, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.

Weed smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Redding Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 41-40 heartbreaker at the hands of East Nicolaus. While the Lions didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Spartans 16-11 in the first quarter.

Weed's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Redding Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Weed was able to grind out a solid victory over Redding Christian in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, winning 43-33. Will Weed repeat their success, or does Redding Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.