Tri-State Christian is on a four-game streak of home wins, while the Flames are on a 14-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Tri-State Christian Crusaders will take on the Greenwood Mennonite Flames at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Tri-State Christian scored the most points they've had all season to find success two weeks ago. They breezed by ASPIRA Charter at home to the tune of 57-19. That looming 57-19 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Tri-State Christian yet this season.
Meanwhile, Greenwood Mennonite put the finishing touches on their 12th blowout victory of the season on Monday. They blew past Faith Baptist School 56-15 at home. With Greenwood Mennonite ahead 39-10 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Greenwood Mennonite had a senior duo take command as Laci Mast scored 23 points along with five steals and Faith Troyer almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. Mast is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Carli Welfley, who scored eight points.
The victory got Tri-State Christian back to even at 5-5. As for Greenwood Mennonite, their win bumped their record up to 15-2.
Tri-State Christian suffered a grim 43-18 defeat to the Flames when the teams last played back in December of 2019. Thankfully for Tri-State Christian, Kaylan Yoder (who scored 13 points along with seven steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
