The Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators won the last time they faced the Portsmouth Christian Patriots, and things went their way on Friday too. Greenbrier Christian Academy secured a 49-44 W over Portsmouth Christian. The win made it back-to-back wins for Greenbrier Christian Academy.
Elizabeth Thome was her usual excellent self, scoring 23 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last six games she's played. Linda Hodge was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with three steals.
Portsmouth Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Delani Nash, who scored 16 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Nash has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrianna Reynolds, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Portsmouth Christian were working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Greenbrier Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Portsmouth Christian, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-20.
Greenbrier Christian Academy will be playing at home against Denbigh Baptist Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Denbigh Baptist Christian's defense has only allowed 27.9 points per game this season, so Greenbrier Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Portsmouth Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Atlantic Shores Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Portsmouth Christian is coming into the matchup with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Atlantic Shores Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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