Basketball Recap: Garrett Memorial Christian Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 7:54am

Basketball Recap: Garrett Memorial Christian Saints vs. Arkansas Christian Academy Knights

Garrett Memorial Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Arkansas Christian Academy Knights at home and fell 73-36. The Saints were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-27.

Leading Arkansas Christian Academy to victory were Jaclyn Goddard and Carla Best. Goddard dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten assists, while Best earned 22 points along with eight assists. Goddard's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Gralynn Baker was another key player, scoring 11 points.

Garrett Memorial Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Arkansas Christian Academy, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.

Garrett Memorial Christian will welcome Christian Ministries Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Christian Ministries Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Arkansas Christian Academy, they and West Side Christian are set to duel on Tuesday. Arkansas Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 26.8 points per game this season, so West Side Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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