Basketball Recap: Statesville Christian Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Lions

Previous 5 Games

12/16/24 vs Millers Creek Christian	20-12
12/13/24 vs Cornerstone Christian Academy	37-20
12/10/24 @ Sheets Memorial Christian	32-6
12/07/24 @ Lee Christian	35-32
12/06/24 @ Neuse Christian Academy	32-25

Statesville Christian waltzed into their match on Monday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They walked away with a 20-12 win over the Millers Creek Christian Lions. For Statesville Christian, this counts as revenge for the 36-27 victory Millers Creek Christian walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2023.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Statesville Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Addison Layne, who posted five points along with seven boards and three steals. Layne is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Hughes, who had four points and ten rebounds.

Statesville Christian's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Millers Creek Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.

Statesville Christian will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Millers Creek Christian at 5:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025. As for Millers Creek Christian, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.