Gaston Christian lost to Cannon back in December of 2020, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Gaston Christian Eagles walked away with a 69-62 win over the Cannon Cougars.
Gaston Christian was led to victory by Cameron Newman and Dario Williams. Newman went 7 for 14 en route to 19 points plus seven assists and six steals, while Williams dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. What's more, Williams also posted a 70% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in January. Dillon Joy was another key player, posting nine points.
Gaston Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Kenan Dixon and Sean Nix certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Dixon went 9 for 20 en route to 23 points plus five rebounds and four steals, while Nix went 7 for 15 en route to 24 points plus five rebounds. Dixon continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
Gaston Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Cannon, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Gaston Christian has already played their next contest, a 62-36 win against South Mecklenburg on the 30th. As for Cannon, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, an 89-66 victory against Statesville on the 30th.
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