Basketball Game Preview: Victory Christian Cardinals vs. Shining Light Baptist Academy Sharks

The Victory Christian Cardinals will square off against the Shining Light Baptist Academy Sharks at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Thursday, everything came up roses for Victory Christian against Shining Rock Classical Academy as the team secured a 70-11 victory. That 59 point margin sets a new team best for the Cardinals this season.

Brooke Sanders had an outrageously good game as she went 8 of 14 on her way to 16 points and four steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Marissa Sloan, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Shining Light Baptist Academy can bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 61-47 win over Victory Christian Academy. The Sharks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Shining Light Baptist Academy found their leader in sophomore Chelsea Murray, who went 14 for 30 en route to 29 points and seven boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Murray has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jemma Parker, who posted ten points.

The victory made it two in a row for Victory Christian and bumps their season record up to 4-5. As for Shining Light Baptist Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.

Victory Christian came up short against Shining Light Baptist Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 39-29. Will Victory Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.