Trinity Christian School of Griffin is 0-3 against Flint River Academy since November of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Trinity Christian School of Griffin LIONS will head out on the road to face off against the Flint River Academy Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. Trinity Christian School of Griffin is hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Monday, Trinity Christian School of Griffin was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 54-49 to Lafayette Christian.
Chloe Thompson put forth a good effort for the losing side as she scored 21 points along with five rebounds. Those 21 points set a new season-high mark for she. The team also got some help courtesy of McKinleigh Norwood, who scored eight points along with seven assists and four steals.
Even though they lost, Trinity Christian School of Griffin were working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Flint River Academy on the road against Skipstone Academy on Monday as the team secured a 43-9 victory.
Flint River Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Madison Melvin out in front who scored 12 points along with nine steals. Another player making a difference was Mylie Meadows, who scored eight points along with five rebounds.
Trinity Christian School of Griffin's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Flint River Academy, their win ended a eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-0.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Trinity Christian School of Griffin have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 31.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Flint River Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 42 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Trinity Christian School of Griffin was dealt a bruising 67-30 defeat at the hands of Flint River Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2017. Can Trinity Christian School of Griffin avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
