The Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the StoneBridge Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Greenbrier Christian Academy has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while StoneBridge will arrive with nine straight wins.
Greenbrier Christian Academy came up into this matchup off a tough 46-point defeat last Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Broadwater Academy by a score of 34-31 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Gators have suffered since February 8, 2024.
| 01/16/25 @ Broadwater Academy | 3 |
| 01/09/25 vs Hickory | 2 |
| 01/07/25 vs Atlantic Shores Christian | 10 |
| 12/21/24 vs Suffolk Christian Academy | 11 |
| 12/20/24 vs Summit Christian Academy | 3 |
Despite the defeat, Greenbrier Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Katelyn Balka dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 rebounds. Balka is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Kaylee Harmon also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Even though they lost, Greenbrier Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, StoneBridge didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Hampton Christian Academy on Thursday, but they still walked away with a 32-28 victory.
Greenbrier Christian Academy better focus on containing Claire Bruseke and Sarah Busby as the pair were huge in StoneBridge's win. Bruseke posted ten points and six steals, while Busby earned eight points and three steals. Those six steals gave Bruseke a new career-high.
Greenbrier Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for StoneBridge, they pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Greenbrier Christian Academy has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 33.2 boards per game. However, it's not like StoneBridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Greenbrier Christian Academy came up short against StoneBridge in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 29-25. Can Greenbrier Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
