Basketball Game Preview: Veritas Christian Academy vs. Faith Christian

Veritas Christian Academy will challenge Faith Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Veritas Christian Academy has six straight victories, Faith Christian has six straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the court.

Veritas Christian Academy is headed into the match after thoroughly thrashing Harmony Christian: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Veritas Christian Academy blew Harmony Christian out of the water with a 72-19 final score. Veritas Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 21 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Dallas Tanis, who posted 12 points along with six boards and six steals. That's the most boards he has posted since back in February of 2024. Daniel Hawkswell was another key player, putting up 11 points and four steals.

Veritas Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Faith Christian scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. 2025 welcomed they with a 60-39 loss courtesy of Lehigh Christian Academy.

Veritas Christian Academy pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.0 points per game. As for Faith Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Veritas Christian Academy took their victory against Faith Christian in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 by a conclusive 59-38. Does Veritas Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Faith Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.