Basketball Game Preview: Bethesda Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Heritage Leadership Academy Fletchers

The Bethesda Christian Academy Crusaders and the Heritage Leadership Academy Fletchers will face off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. Bethesda Christian Academy has given up an average of 64.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Bethesda Christian Academy is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Thursday. They took a 67-51 bruising from Commission Leadership Academy.

Christopher Mims, Jr.

Points

11/20/25 @ Commission Leadership Academy	16
11/17/25 @ Varsity Opponent	19
11/11/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent	21
11/06/25 vs Iron Academy	22

Bethesda Christian Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Benjamin Johnson, who posted 22 points, and Christopher Mims, Jr., who scored 16 points. The game was Mims, Jr.'s fourth in a row with at least 16 points.

Meanwhile, Heritage Leadership Academy came up short against Durham Charter on Thursday and fell 62-53.

Despite the defeat, Heritage Leadership Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jacob Winders earned seven points.

Heritage Leadership Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Bethesda Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.

This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Bethesda Christian Academy hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 57.2 points per game. It's a different story for Heritage Leadership Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 25.8 points. The only thing between Bethesda Christian Academy and another offensive beatdown is the Fletchers. Will they be able to keep them contained?

Bethesda Christian Academy couldn't quite get it done against Heritage Leadership Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 as they fell 47-37. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.