The Madison Christian Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday the Mt. Gilead Indians proved too difficult a challenge. They snuck past the Eagles with a 49-45 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Mt. Gilead.
Mt. Gilead's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aubrey Thomas, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Faith White was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with five steals.
Madison Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lexi Wray, who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Wray is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Joy Freeman, who scored 16 points along with eight rebounds.
Madison Christian struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Mt. Gilead now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Madison Christian, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-4.
Mt. Gilead will head out on the road to challenge Wellington School at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Wellington School's defense has only allowed 26.6 points per game this season, so Mt. Gilead's offense will have their work cut out for them. Madison Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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