The Salem Baptist Christian Vikings had to endure a 20-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They skirted past Statesville Christian 68-65. Salem Baptist Christian's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Garrett Trinkle continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, shooting 4-for-7 from beyond the arc and dropping a triple-double on 35 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Salem Baptist Christian's points. Another player making a difference was Demetri Ioannou, who scored 21 points.
Salem Baptist Christian's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-15. As for Statesville Christian, they bumped their record down to 1-8 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem Baptist Christian will challenge Davidson Day at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Statesville Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge University Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in North Carolina (University Christian is ranked 587th, while Statesville Christian is ranked 571st).
