Basketball Recap: Samiyah Barker Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Winston Salem Christian

There's no place like home for NC GBB Academy National, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with a 55-47 win over the Winston Salem Christian Lions on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won five in a row.

Samiyah Barker

Points (Career)

02/07/25 vs Winston Salem Christian	17
12/10/24 @ Cannon	16
01/23/25 vs Mt. Zion Prep Academy Blue	13
12/08/24 vs Our Lady of Good Counsel	11
01/14/25 @ Winston Salem Christian	10

NC GBB Academy National's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Samiyah Barker, who posted 17 points. The dominant performance gave Barker a new career-high in points. Justice Zimmerman was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Winston Salem Christian's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marissa Mitchell, who put up ten points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Tiani Davis, who scored six points and ten boards.

NC GBB Academy National's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Winston Salem Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.

As of now, neither NC GBB Academy National nor Winston Salem Christian have any future games scheduled.