The Linden Lions will head out on the road to take on the Big Valley Christian Lions at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Linden is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since February 7, 2024 on Tuesday. They came up short against Calaveras, falling 59-33. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Big Valley Christian didn't have quite enough to beat Summerville on Tuesday and fell 58-56.
Linden will have to contain Titus Boone as he made an impact in Big Valley Christian's last game. He posted 31 points and four steals. Boone's evening made it 18 games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Brody Bulter was another key player, putting up nine points.
Even though they lost, Big Valley Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matches.
Big Valley Christian's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Linden, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-6.
Linden beat Big Valley Christian 69-60 in their previous matchup on January 10th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Linden 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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