Basketball Recap: Galesburg Christian's Losing Streak Snapped at Five Games

Galesburg Christian had lost five straight headed into Tuesday's matchup, but Maggie Mason didn't let it get to six. The Galesburg Christian Lions walked away with a 35-22 victory over the Quad Cities Christian Eagles on Tuesday thanks in part to Mason, who posted 23 points along with seven boards and seven steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Galesburg Christian's points.

The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Dowell, who earned two points along with six rebounds and three steals. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last four times she's played.

Quad Cities Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jada Britton, who had six points in addition to six boards and three steals. What's more, Britton also racked up three assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Ayda Kyer, who put up four points in addition to eight steals and six boards.

Galesburg Christian's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Quad Cities Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Pathway Christian the next time they take the court. Galesburg Christian will head out to face Pathway Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while Quad Cities Christian will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.