Basketball Recap: Sawyer Middendorf and Gabe Jones Secure Win for Billings Christian

Billings Christian's game back in December of 2024 was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the White Sulphur Springs Hornets by a score of 60-50.

Leading Billings Christian to victory were Gabe Jones and Sawyer Middendorf. Jones went 6 of 11 from beyond the arc on his way to 27 points and five assists, while Middendorf dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Jones has scored at least a third of Billings Christian's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Trevin Sweet, who posted three points and 14 rebounds.

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01/07/25 - Away

60-50 W

Billings Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive contests.

Billings Christian now has a winning record of 4-3. As for White Sulphur Springs, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Billings Christian will face off against Petra Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Billings Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.1 points per game this season. As for White Sulphur Springs, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Twin Bridges at 7:00 p.m.