For the first time this season, Merritt Island Christian will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will take on the Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Merritt Island Christian is headed out to face Calvary Chapel Academy after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 48-24 margin over Merritt Island last Monday. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Julia Rhodes
| 11/17/25 vs Merritt Island | 22 |
| 02/08/25 vs Morningside Academy | 10 |
| 02/06/25 vs St. Edward's | 5 |
| 02/01/25 vs St. Cloud | 13 |
| 01/30/25 @ Cocoa Beach | 13 |
| + 16 more games |
Julia Rhodes and Keri Shea were among the main playmakers for Merritt Island Christian as the former dropped a double-double with 22 points and 21 boards and the latter went 6-for-13 on her way to 16 points in addition to six assists and six rebounds. That's the most points Rhodes has posted since back in December of 2024. Isa Rennert was another key player, putting up four points and seven rebounds.
Merritt Island Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Merritt Island only pulled down three.
Meanwhile, Calvary Chapel Academy slipped by Cocoa Beach 38-37 on Friday.
Everything came up roses for Merritt Island Christian against Calvary Chapel Academy in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 58-24 victory. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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