Gospel Light Christian had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Union Grove Christian Patriots , sneaking past 35-33. The victory was some much needed relief for Gospel Light Christian as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Leading Gospel Light Christian to victory were Ali Phillips and Brooklyn Miller. Phillips almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds, while Miller went 6 for 12 en route to 13 points plus two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Jo Church, who posted four points along with ten rebounds and four blocks.
Gospel Light Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 17 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Union Grove Christian still got an impressive performance from Taylor Hanes, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Hanes a new career-high in offensive rebounds (nine).
Gospel Light Christian will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Salem Baptist Christian at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Gospel Light Christian is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Union Grove Christian, they will head out to square off against Chatham HomeSchool at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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