The Northland Christian Cougars will take on the First Baptist Christian Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Northland Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past ten games -- so hopefully First Baptist Christian likes a good challenge.
Northland Christian is headed into the match having just posted their closest win since November 16, 2024 on Saturday. They skirted past St. Thomas Episcopal 62-60. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 226th, while the Saints are ranked 678th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Northland Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sion Cleveland out in front who posted 16 points in addition to six boards and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Kameron McKnight, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 12 points in addition to eight boards and five blocks.
Northland Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, First Baptist Christian earned a 62-52 win over Bay Area Christian back in December of 2024.
Northland Christian better keep an eye on Micah Shrum. He was instrumental in First Baptist Christian's win, going 7 of 15 on his way to 20 points. Shrum's afternoon made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points.
First Baptist Christian's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Northland Christian, their win bumped their record up to 16-3.
Northland Christian was taken down by First Baptist Christian 74-36 when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Northland Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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