Rock Creek Academy hasn't had much luck against Providence recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Rock Creek Academy Lions will host the Providence Pioneers at 7:30 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Saturday.
Rock Creek Academy is headed into the contest having just posted their biggest win since December 7, 2024 on Tuesday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging an 84-34 victory over Cannelton. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 192nd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 454th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Providence against Henryville on Friday as the team secured a 50-20 win. The Pioneers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 20 points or more this season.
Providence pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.0 points per game. As for Rock Creek Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Rock Creek Academy was dealt a bruising 54-27 defeat at the hands of Providence when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Rock Creek Academy 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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