Basketball Recap: Charlotte Christian Knights vs. Hickory Grove Christian Lions
There's no place like home for Charlotte Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past the Hickory Grove Christian Lions, posting a 77-43 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Charlotte Christian's win on Tuesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cooper Solomon, who went 7 for 14 en route to 17 points plus two steals. What's more, Solomon also racked up two threes, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Marshall Nicholson was another key player, earning 15 points.
Charlotte Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hickory Grove Christian only racked up six.
Hickory Grove Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Gavin Kiser and Kevin Powell. Kiser posted six points along with 13 rebounds, while Powell posted 13 points.
Charlotte Christian's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-2. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlotte Christian will host Cary Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will face off against Bradford Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hickory Grove Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50 points per game this season.
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