The James Monroe Mavericks will face off against the Greater Beckley Christian Crusaders at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
James Monroe is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 74-38 victory over Mount Hope Christian Academy. The Mavericks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 22 points or more this season.
James Monroe's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryce Gardin, who went 6 for 10 on his way to 15 points. Jayden Miller was another key player, going 5 of 11 on his way to 12 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Greater Beckley Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They really took it to Mount View for the full four quarters, racking up a 76-48 victory. The Crusaders pushed the score to 63-28 by the end of the third, a deficit the Golden Knights cut but never quite recovered from.
Greater Beckley Christian's win came from a few key players James Monroe will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Drew Fitzwater, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Averyk Woodson, who posted 14 points.
Greater Beckley Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
James Monroe's record now sits at 5-1. As for Greater Beckley Christian, their record is now 5-2.
James Monroe strolled past Greater Beckley Christian in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a score of 55-39. Does James Monroe have another victory up their sleeve, or will Greater Beckley Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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