Gaston Christian and Concord Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Gaston Christian had to settle for second. They took a 56-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of Concord Academy. Gaston Christian hasn't had much luck with Concord Academy recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Gaston Christian's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rilpuou Mabor Marier, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. That's the most points Mabor Marier has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cameron Newman, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards.
Even though they lost, Gaston Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Concord Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Alek Kornacki, who went 7-for-11 en route to 16 points. Gray Madeira was another key player, putting up five points along with five assists and five steals.
Gaston Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 25-8. As for Concord Academy, their win was their 26th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 31-3.
Gaston Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Concord Academy, they will face off against Greensboro Day School at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Concord Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 games.
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