A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Battle Ground Academy Wildcats challenge the Grace Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday... Battle Ground Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 14 matches -- so hopefully Grace Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Battle Ground Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Providence Christian Academy, but they still walked away with a 76-71 win. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Wildcats' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the LIONS are ranked fifth).
Meanwhile, Grace Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to Franklin Road Academy on the road by a 57-38 margin. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Battle Ground Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-8. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 80.0 points per game. As for Grace Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.
Everything came up roses for Battle Ground Academy against Grace Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the team secured an 81-53 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Battle Ground Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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