Basketball Game Preview: Hernando Christian Academy Lions vs. Seven Rivers Christian Warriors

Hernando Christian Academy is 1-9 against Seven Rivers Christian since January of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Hernando Christian Academy Lions will square off against the Seven Rivers Christian Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Both were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.

Hernando Christian Academy is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Canterbury back in December of 2024. Hernando Christian Academy fell just short of Canterbury by a score of 55-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lions have suffered since December 8, 2023.

Hernando Christian Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Caydon Williams, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine boards, and Jaden Montzka, who posted 18 points and four steals. Williams is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cedric Jackson, Jr., who put up nine points.

Meanwhile, Seven Rivers Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 53-50 heartbreaker at the hands of Foundation Christian Academy.

Hernando Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Seven Rivers Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.

Hernando Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 73-47 loss they got from Seven Rivers Christian in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Hernando Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.