The Carlisle Chiefs will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Jefferson Christian Academy Cardinals at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Last Tuesday, Carlisle lost to Southwest Virginia Academy on the road by a 79-63 margin.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Christian Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on November 14th. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Carlisle 43-41.
Jefferson Christian Academy can attribute much of their success to Oliver Balai, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds, and Solomon Shirey, who scored 17 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Shirey's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Lee, who had four points in addition to eight rebounds and two steals.
Carlisle couldn't quite finish off Jefferson Christian Academy in their previous meeting on November 14th and fell 43-41. Will Carlisle 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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