Restoration Academy hasn't had much luck against Evangel Christian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Restoration Academy will welcome Evangel Christian at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, everything came up roses for Restoration Academy against Varsity Opponent as the team secured a 62-23 win. Restoration Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 39 points or more this season.
Restoration Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaiden Moffitt led the charge by going 6-for-9 on his way to 14 points and six boards. Cortez Ruffin was another key player, shooting 56% from the field en route to 13 points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Evangel Christian put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 76-62 victory over North River Christian.
Restoration Academy better keep an eye on Hudson Walker. He was instrumental in Evangel Christian's win, going 9-for-16 to rack up 22 points and eight rebounds. That's the most boards Walker has posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Ben Bugnar, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds.
Evangel Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Evangel Christian's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Restoration Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as the two teams are some of the highest-scoring teams around. Restoration Academy hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 59 points per game. However, it's not like Evangel Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 68 points. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can put up more.
Restoration Academy couldn't quite get it done against Evangel Christian in their previous matchup on Monday as they fell 57-47. Will Restoration Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.