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| 12/09/25 - Away | 60-42 W |
| 01/17/25 - Away | 67-63 W |
| 12/03/24 - Home | 74-59 W |
| 01/19/24 - Away | 81-63 W |
| 12/05/23 - Home | 89-55 W |
| + 5 more games |
Gaston Day won the last time they faced Hickory Grove Christian and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Spartans enjoyed a cozy 60-42 victory over the Lions. That's two games straight that the Spartans have won by exactly 18 points.
Gaston Day got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Dyson Britt out in front who posted 12 points in addition to five assists and three steals. Jaylon Bowden was another key player, going 5-for-7 on his way to 11 points and three steals.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Gaston Day was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hickory Grove Christian only racked up nine.
When it comes to explaining why Hickory Grove Christian lost, don't look at Micah Bradley. Despite the final result, he shot 54% from the field en route to 17 points and seven rebounds. Bradley is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last five games he's played. Aiden Washington also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Gaston Day and bumps their season record up to 7-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.0 points over those games. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Gaston Day will head out to square off against Burlington Christian Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will be up against the Royals' rather soft defense (which has allowed 60.1 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge Gaston Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' defense better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 70.3 points per game this season.
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