Basketball Recap: Dominion Academy Sabers vs. Calvary Christian Spartans
The Dominion Academy Sabers came tearing into Saturday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 34.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against Calvary Christian by a score of 37-28. This was payback for Dominion Academy, who suffered a 40-34 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Dominion Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Gebhart, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Rachel DeGregoria, who scored six points along with 11 rebounds and three steals.
Several Spartans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Abigail Reinhard, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine steals. Reinhard is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nora Thornton, who scored six points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Dominion Academy's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 32 points. As for Calvary Christian, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-2.
Dominion Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Calvary Christian will be playing at home against the at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. East Dayton Christian is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
