Basketball Recap: Za'miya Bynum Key Part of Team Effort in Stallions Win

Queen's Grant saw some tournament action on Friday. They took down the Oak City Prep Bears 65-51.

Za'Miya Bynum

Steals

11/28/25 vs Oak City Prep	3
11/25/25 @ Providence Day	2
11/21/25 @ Myers Park	3
11/13/25 @ Carmel Christian	5
11/11/25 @ Ambassador Christian School	2
+ 22 more games

Queen's Grant's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Za'Miya Bynum, who went 7-for-14 on her way to 22 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Bynum has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 27 times she's played. Misa Garris was another key player, shooting 78% from the field en route to 17 points along with eight assists and seven boards.

Queen's Grant smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.

When it comes to explaining why Oak City Prep lost, don't look at Dareka Goodwin. Despite the final result, she went 9-for-19 to rack up 20 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Sami Ward, who posted 11 points.

Queen's Grant's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Oak City Prep, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Coming up, Queen's Grant will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Jackson Day at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mariners' defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so the Stallions' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Oak City Prep, they have already played their next contest, a 50-40 victory against Tournament Opponent on the 29th.