| 02/23/24 - Neutral | 47-33 W |
| 11/17/23 - Away | 40-34 W |
| 02/20/23 - Home | 40-28 W |
Blue Ridge Christian is a perfect 3-0 against Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy since February of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Blue Ridge Christian Bears will take on the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys at 5:30 p.m. Blue Ridge Christian will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Last Monday, Blue Ridge Christian strolled past Faith Christian with points to spare, taking the game 59-43. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 128th, while the Warriors are ranked 353rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 55-43. The victory continues a trend for the Ospreys in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now won four in a row.
Blue Ridge Christian better keep an eye on Jordan White. She was instrumental in Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy's win, dropping a double-double with 14 points and 13 boards. White is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mallorie Waldron, who went 5-for-8 on her way to 14 points and five boards.
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy pushed their record up to 17-5 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.1 points over those games. As for Blue Ridge Christian, their record is now 19-2.
Blue Ridge Christian strolled past Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024 by a score of 47-33. Does Blue Ridge Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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