East Gaston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They took a blow against the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons, falling 47-3. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 547th, while the Gryphons are ranked 153rd).
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy was led to victory by Samara Jones and Brooklyn Twitty. Jones posted 14 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals, while Twitty earned eight points along with seven boards and four steals. Twitty 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. Abigail Hargro was another key player, putting up six points.
East Gaston's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
East Gaston has already played their next matchup, a 67-16 loss against Bessemer City on the 4th. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 66-11 win against Lake Lure Classical Academy on the 3rd.
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