After flying high against Midland Trail two weeks ago, Greater Beckley Christian came back down to earth. The Greater Beckley Christian Crusaders lost 79-57 to the WestSide Renegades on Tuesday. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Renegades apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2022.
Several Crusaders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Keegan Davidson, who posted 13 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Kash Hendrix, who earned 11 points.
Even though they lost, Greater Beckley Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 11 consecutive matchups.
WestSide had a senior duo take command as Kadien Vance dropped a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds and Coltin Lester went 7-for-13 en route to 21 points along with six assists and five boards. What's more, Vance posted five assists, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Bishop, who went 6-for-12 to rack up 18 points and six rebounds.
Greater Beckley Christian's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for WestSide, they pushed their record up to 11-5 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Greater Beckley Christian has already played their next contest, a 61-54 victory against Morgantown Christian Academy on the 20th. As for WestSide, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 63-52 win against Chapmanville Regional on the 21st.
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