Basketball Recap: Friday's Win Is Greenwood Mennonite's Tenth in Last 11 Outings

Bobbie Smith

Steals (Career)

02/07/25 vs Holly Grove Christian	3
12/06/24 vs Aquinas Academy	2
01/23/25 vs Calvary Christian Academy	1
01/21/25 @ Holly Grove Christian	1
12/19/24 vs Concord Christian Academy	1

Greenwood Mennonite had won two straight home games and Bobbie Smith did her part to make it three on Friday. The Greenwood Mennonite Flames snuck past the Holly Grove Christian Eagles with a 37-31 victory thanks in part to Smith, who posted seven points in addition to ten rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in steals.

Another player making a difference was Carli Welfley, who had ten points. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played.

Greenwood Mennonite is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.8 points over those games. As for Holly Grove Christian, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-5.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greenwood Mennonite will welcome Chestertown Christian Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Holly Grove Christian, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Eagles take on the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.