The High Point Christian Academy Cougars typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday the Gaston Christian Eagles proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Cougars out 63-61. The victory was all the more spectacular given Gaston Christian's disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 77th, while High Point Christian Academy is ranked seventh).
Leading Gaston Christian to victory were Cameron Newman and Makoi Mabor Marier. Newman scored 16 points along with five assists and five steals, while Mabor Marier dropped a double-double on 22 points and 14 rebounds. Mabor Marier hasn't dropped below 15 points for four straight games. Joe Rhyne was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Gaston Christian is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 19-15 record this season. As for High Point Christian Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 26-4.
Gaston Christian will take on Forsyth Country Day at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Forsyth Country Day knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 32 matchups -- so hopefully Gaston Christian likes a good challenge. High Point Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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