Garrett Memorial Christian is 8-2 against Arkansas Christian Academy since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Garrett Memorial Christian Saints will look to defend their home court against the Arkansas Christian Academy Knights at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Garrett Memorial Christian entered their tilt with Columbia Christian with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Garrett Memorial Christian breezed by Columbia Christian at home to the tune of 57-17. That looming 57-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Garrett Memorial Christian yet this season.
Garrett Memorial Christian had a senior duo take command as Mikayla Fields scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and two steals and Charity Zumwalt scored 12 points along with seven assists and five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Zumwalt has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracy Martin, who scored nine points.
Meanwhile, Arkansas Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success two weeks ago. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Trinity Christian 51-20 at home. The victory was just what Arkansas Christian Academy needed coming off of a 59-39 defeat in their prior matchup.
Garrett Memorial Christian pushed their record up to 7-5 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points per game. As for Arkansas Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Garrett Memorial Christian ended up a good deal behind Arkansas Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, losing 41-22. Will Garrett Memorial Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
