Gaston Christian triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Makoi Mabor Marier
By Team Reports
Dec 17, 2023, 7:04pm
Recap: Gaston Christian Eagles vs. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles
The Gaston Christian Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 23 points or more this season. They blew past Rabun Gap-Nacoochee 65-42. The win was nothing new for Gaston Christian as they're now sitting on six straight.
Makoi Mabor Marier was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 18 points and 14 rebounds. The contest was his 11th in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Cameron Newman, who scored 13 points along with five assists.
Gaston Christian's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, they have fallen quite a ways from their 22-9 record last season and are now at 4-8.
Gaston Christian's road trip will continue as they head out to face Weddington at 4:00 p.m. on December 16th. Weddington knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Gaston Christian likes a good challenge. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee won't have much time to rest: their next match is against United Faith Christian Academy at 11:30 a.m. on December 16th. United Faith Christian Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Rabun Gap-Nacoochee in their respective states (United Faith Christian Academy is ranked 30th in North Carolina, while Rabun Gap-Nacoochee is ranked 246th in Georgia).