Preview: Garrett Memorial Christian Saints vs. Columbia Christian Crusaders
Garrett Memorial Christian is 9-1 against Columbia Christian since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Garrett Memorial Christian Saints will head out on the road to challenge the Columbia Christian Crusaders at 5:00 p.m. Garrett Memorial Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Garrett Memorial Christian scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Tuesday. They strolled past New Life Christian Academy with points to spare, taking the game 71-52.
Mikayla Fields was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 33 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Laikyn Mitchell, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Columbia Christian's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They were beaten by Legacy Academy 54-16. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Columbia Christian has suffered since December 7, 2023.
Garrett Memorial Christian pushed their record up to 6-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 25.67 points. As for Columbia Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-19.
Garrett Memorial Christian took their victory against Columbia Christian when the teams last played back in November of 2023 by a conclusive 35-11. With Garrett Memorial Christian ahead 26-4 at the half, the game was all but over already.
