Sunshine Bible Academy is 0-10 against Sully Buttes since February of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Sunshine Bible Academy Crusaders will be playing at home against the Sully Buttes Chargers at 7:45 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Sunshine Bible Academy is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Sioux Falls Lutheran on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Sunshine Bible Academy lost 64-38 to Sioux Falls Lutheran. The Crusaders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-17.
Despite their defeat, Sunshine Bible Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jerome Big Eagle, who posted eight points and five rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Hadden, who scored three points and seven boards.
Even though they lost, Sunshine Bible Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Sully Buttes ended up a good deal behind Mobridge-Pollock on Thursday and lost 75-59. The loss continues a trend for the Chargers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.
Sully Buttes' defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Sunshine Bible Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Sunshine Bible Academy was taken down by Sully Buttes 72-45 in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Sunshine Bible Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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