The Grace Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were outmatched by The Villages Charter Buffalo and fell 85-38. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 237th in Georgia, while the Buffalo are ranked 25th in Florida).
The Villages Charter got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jared Thompson out in front who went 8 of 13 on his way to 21 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. Thompson has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last nine times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Britt, Jr., who went 7 for 14 on his way to 18 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
The Grace Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for The Villages Charter, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
The Grace Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 64-33 defeat against Boyd-Buchanan on the 14th. The Villages Charter has also already played their next matchup, a 68-58 victory against Cedar Grove on the 14th.
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