North County Christian just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Veritas Christian Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, North County Christian turned things around against Fulton on Monday. They really took it to the Hornets for the full four quarters, racking up a 73-45 win. North County Christian has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 27 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Veritas Christian Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 33.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They strolled past the Owls with points to spare, taking the game 57-41.
Veritas Christian Academy's win came from a few key players North County Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Lusajo Kasyupa, who posted 15 points and eight boards. Luke Niemeyer was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Veritas Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Veritas Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.3 points per game. As for North County Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 11-6.
Everything went North County Christian's way against Veritas Christian Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2024, as North County Christian made off with a 65-39 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for North County Christian 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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