Basketball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Hickory Grove Christian

Lions

Previous 6 Games

01/03/25 vs Metrolina Christian Academy	55-31
12/30/24 vs Patrick Henry Academy	74-33
12/28/24 vs Johnson County	77-52
12/27/24 vs Lewis County	40-38
12/17/24 vs Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy	69-27
12/14/24 vs Coastal Christian	65-24

Hickory Grove Christian entered their tilt with Metrolina Christian Academy on Friday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They were the clear victor by a 55-31 margin over the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 24 points or more this season.

Hickory Grove Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kevin Powell, who went 5 of 8 en route to 18 points along with six rebounds and four steals. The dominant performance gave Powell a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Kiser, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds.

Hickory Grove Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Metrolina Christian Academy only racked up seven assists.

Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Patrick Depp, who posted 12 points. Malachi Wilson was another key player, putting up five points.

Hickory Grove Christian pushed their record up to 9-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 7-8.

Hickory Grove Christian will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Concord Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 14th. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 53-43 loss against North Raleigh Christian Academy on the 4th.