Basketball Game Preview: Quad Cities Christian Eagles vs. East Moline Christian Eagles

Quad Cities Christian is 4-0 against East Moline Christian since January of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Quad Cities Christian Eagles will look to defend their home court against the East Moline Christian Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

On Tuesday, Quad Cities Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 40-34 to Unity Christian.

Quad Cities Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kennedy Ochkie, who posted 13 points along with five boards and five steals, and Ayda Kyer, who put up 11 points in addition to seven steals and six boards. Kyer has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Raegan Ochkie, who posted two points along with five rebounds and three steals.

Meanwhile, East Moline Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by Morning Star Academy 49-14. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-6.

Quad Cities Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for East Moline Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Everything came up roses for Quad Cities Christian against East Moline Christian in their previous meeting back in February, as the team secured a 52-12 win. In that matchup, Quad Cities Christian amassed a halftime lead of 32-5, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.