Basketball Recap: Trevor Gearhart's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Hampton Park Christian over Brashier Middle College Charter

If Hampton Park Christian was riding high fresh off their 58-31 takedown of Oakbrook Prep last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Hampton Park Christian fell just short of the Brashier Middle College Charter Bengal by a score of 44-41 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Hampton Park Christian has suffered since December 12, 2023.

Several Hampton Park Christian players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Trevor Gearhart, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. The matchup was Gearhart's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Thomas Lewis, who posted ten points and five boards.

Leading Brashier Middle College Charter to victory were Andy Burdick and Caelin Fluker. Burdick put up 13 points and three steals, while Fluker had 11 points. Sam Hagan was another key player, putting up five points.

Hampton Park Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Brashier Middle College Charter, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Hampton Park Christian will face off against Oakwood Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hampton Park Christian is facing Oakwood Christian at the right time seeing as Oakwood Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Brashier Middle College Charter, they will take on Varsity Opponent at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.