Basketball Recap: Hickory Grove Christian Comes Up Short

Lions

Previous 5 Games

01/14/25 vs Concord Academy	46-83
01/03/25 vs Metrolina Christian Academy	55-31
12/30/24 vs Patrick Henry Academy	74-33
12/28/24 vs Johnson County	77-52
12/27/24 vs Lewis County	40-38

If Hickory Grove Christian was feeling good fresh off their 55-31 takedown of Metrolina Christian Academy two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hickory Grove Christian Lions were beaten by the Concord Academy Eagles 83-46 on Tuesday. The Lions' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.

Despite the loss, Hickory Grove Christian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kevin Powell posted 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Kiser, who put up five points and nine boards.

Concord Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was James Minlend, who went 7 for 12 en route to 18 points. Lincoln Raper was another key player, going 6 of 10 on his way to 18 points and five rebounds.

Hickory Grove Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Concord Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 21-3.

Hickory Grove Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 67-63 loss against Gaston Day on the 17th. As for Concord Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 68-54 win against Gaston Christian on the 17th.