Mesa Grande Academy is 9-1 against Redlands Adventist Academy since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Redlands Adventist Academy Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Mesa Grande Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Last Monday, Mesa Grande Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 39-35 to Bethel Christian.
Meanwhile, Redlands Adventist Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on January 10th after their third straight loss. They took a 38-25 hit to the loss column at the hands of Packinghouse Christian Academy.
Mesa Grande Academy has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Redlands Adventist Academy, they dropped their record down to 4-5 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Mesa Grande Academy came up short against Redlands Adventist Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, falling 44-40. Thankfully for Mesa Grande Academy, Sarah Suarez (who scored 24 points along with nine rebounds and six blocks) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
