Gaston Christian and NC GBB Academy National will face off at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played.
Gaston Christian is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Campbell just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a hard 66-48 fall against the Spartans.
Meanwhile, NC GBB Academy National is ranked highly in their home state and on Friday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Rosedale Christian Academy. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Rosedale Panthers 59-56. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since February 14, 2025.
Gaston Christian better keep an eye on Olivia Yancey. She was instrumental in NC GBB Academy National's win, dropping a double-double with 24 points and 12 steals. Yancey is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tia Bryant, who posted 14 points and six rebounds.
Gaston Christian's loss dropped their record down to 11-2. As for NC GBB Academy National, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
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