Basketball Recap: Arkansas Christian Academy Skates Past Garrett Memorial Christian with Ease

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 7:54am

Basketball Recap: Arkansas Christian Academy Knights vs. Garrett Memorial Christian Saints

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Arkansas Christian Academy). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Garrett Memorial Christian Saints 73-36. The Knights' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

Leading Arkansas Christian Academy to victory were Jaclyn Goddard and Carla Best. Goddard dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten assists, while Best posted 22 points along with eight assists. Goddard's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gralynn Baker, who scored 11 points.

Arkansas Christian Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.8 points per game. As for Garrett Memorial Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Arkansas Christian Academy and West Side Christian are set to duel on Tuesday. Arkansas Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 26.8 points per game this season, so West Side Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Garrett Memorial Christian, they will square off against Christian Ministries Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Christian Ministries Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

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