Basketball Recap: Union Grove Christian Victorious

If New Manna Christian wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Union Grove Christian, they should've done a better job of containing Taylor Hanes. The Union Grove Christian Patriots snuck past the New Manna Christian Wind with a 43-38 victory on Friday thanks in part to Hanes, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds. That's the most points she has posted since back in February.

Another player making a difference was Sara Long, who posted seven points and ten rebounds. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played.

Union Grove Christian's record now sits at 5-8. As for New Manna Christian, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3.

Union Grove Christian will take on Woodland Baptist Christian in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Woodland Baptist Christian's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Union Grove Christian has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. New Manna Christian and Shining Light Baptist Academy will compete for holiday cheer at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. New Manna Christian is facing Shining Light Baptist Academy at the right time seeing as Shining Light Baptist Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.