The Greater Beckley Christian Crusaders won the last time they faced the Liberty Raiders, and things went their way on Monday too. Greater Beckley Christian took down Liberty 72-54. Given Greater Beckley Christian's advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 34th, while Liberty is ranked 112th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Greater Beckley Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keegan Davidson, who scored 21 points along with three steals. Those 21 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Averyk Woodson, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Greater Beckley Christian's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.6 points per game. As for Liberty, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greater Beckley Christian will take on Liberty at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Liberty, they will play host again and welcome Lincoln County, where tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
