Basketball Recap: Dynamic duo of Jordan Shifler and Brandon Monroe lead GVCS Broadfording to victory

By Team Reports Feb 5, 2024, 8:41pm

Basketball Recap: GVCS Broadfording Lions vs. Cumberland Valley Christian Blazers

The GVCS Broadfording Lions had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Cumberland Valley Christian 68-47. The score was close at the half, but GVCS Broadfording pulled away in the second half with 41 points.

Leading GVCS Broadfording to victory were Jordan Shifler and Brandon Monroe. Shifler dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Monroe scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Monroe is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Camari White, who scored 11 points along with four steals.

GVCS Broadfording's victory bumped their record up to 6-22. As for Cumberland Valley Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.

GVCS Broadfording won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Rams at 7:30 p.m. on February 6th. One thing working in Southern's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matches. As for Cumberland Valley Christian, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the at 6:30 p.m. on February 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in their respective states (Calvary Christian Academy is ranked 261st in Maryland, while the Blazers are ranked 252nd in Pennsylvania).