Basketball Game Preview: Eastgate Life Academy vs. Philadelphia Christian School Eagles

Eastgate Life Academy is 2-8 against Philadelphia Christian School since February of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Eastgate Life Academy will face off against the Philadelphia Christian School Eagles at 5:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Thursday.

Philadelphia Christian School is hoping to do what Woody Gap couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Eastgate Life Academy's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Eastgate Life Academy blew past Woody Gap, posting a 32-5 win. Eastgate Life Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 23 points or more this season.

Gabby Godoy and Zoey Barrett were among the main playmakers for Eastgate Life Academy as the former posted four points in addition to nine steals and eight boards and the latter went 5 of 10 on her way to 10 points. That's the most points Godoy has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Moody, who had five points.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Philadelphia Christian School, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in December of 2024. They blew past Crossroads Christian Academy 45-20 on Tuesday. The match was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Eagles had established a 24 point advantage.

Philadelphia Christian School pushed their record up to 5-6 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.8 points per game. As for Eastgate Life Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Eastgate Life Academy against Philadelphia Christian School in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 49-20 win. Does Eastgate Life Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Philadelphia Christian School turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.