Basketball Game Preview: GRACE Christian Eagles vs. Calvary Day School Cougars

GRACE Christian is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Calvary Day School is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The GRACE Christian Eagles will host the Calvary Day School Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. GRACE Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.9 points per game this season.

GRACE Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against John Paul II Catholic by a score of 51-38. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Saints recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Eli Nelson

Field Goal Percentage

02/11/25 vs John Paul II Catholic	57%
02/06/25 vs St. David's	63%
02/03/25 @ Cary Christian	50%

GRACE Christian relied on the efforts of Eli Nelson, who posted 12 points, and Malachi Tate, who went 5-for-8 en route to 10 points and seven boards. Nelson is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Isaiah Knight was another key player, putting up five points.

GRACE Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2024.

Meanwhile, Calvary Day School really took it to Cary Christian for the full four quarters, racking up a 75-39 victory. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 24 points or more this season.

Calvary Day School is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 17-12 record this season. As for GRACE Christian, they now have a winning record of 18-17.

GRACE Christian strolled past Calvary Day School when the teams last played back in December of 2024 by a score of 54-40. Will GRACE Christian repeat their success, or does Calvary Day School have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.