Basketball Recap: Mario Hill Jr Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Lovett

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 9:14am

Basketball Recap: Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans vs. Lovett Lions

Greater Atlanta Christian won the last time they faced Lovett, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans enjoyed a cozy 73-58 win over the Lovett Lions.

Greater Atlanta Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mario Hill Jr, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 assists. Another player making a difference was Mikey Carpenter, who went 6 for 11 en route to 14 points plus five assists and five steals.

Greater Atlanta Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.

Lovett's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryan Cain, who went 5 for 9 en route to 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Biko Rice, who went 5 for 9 en route to 10 points.

Greater Atlanta Christian's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Lovett, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Greater Atlanta Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 64-62 defeat against Sequoyah on the 25th. Lovett has also already played their next game, a 66-52 loss against Pace Academy on the 25th.

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