Basketball Recap: Metrolina Christian Academy Snags Sixth Win in Last Seven Games

Metrolina Christian Academy won the last time they faced Greater Cabarrus S and things went their way on Thursday too. The Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors took down the Greater Cabarrus S Stallions 66-50. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Stallions are ranked 491st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Metrolina Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as Emily King went 11 of 19 en route to 31 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals and Jenna Carlson dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Carlson has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Diane Mullinax, who posted two points along with five boards and four blocks.

Metrolina Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.

Miley Bargesser and Sarah Rodriguez certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Bargesser scored 16 points and six steals, while Rodriguez went 6 for 10 on her way to 15 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance gave Bargesser a new career-high in steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Miller, who put up 12 points and seven boards.

Metrolina Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.9 points per game. As for Greater Cabarrus S, they dropped their record down to 4-14 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.

Metrolina Christian Academy has already played their next game, a 97-35 loss against Concord Academy on the 13th. As for Greater Cabarrus S, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 38-35 defeat against South Charlotte on the 14th.