The Christian Community Colts will face off against the Lighthouse Christian Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Christian Community turned things around against Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy on Tuesday. They secured a 57-52 W over the Archers. The Colts' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Lighthouse Christian earned a 66-57 win over Highland Rim Academy on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
Lighthouse Christian's win came from a few key players Christian Community will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kolby Matthews, who went 9 of 21 on his way to 20 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. His evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Allan Niles, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 19 points and four steals.
Lighthouse Christian pushed their record up to 5-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.7 points per game. As for Christian Community, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Christian Community came up short against Lighthouse Christian in their previous matchup back in November, falling 61-51. Will Christian Community have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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