Basketball Recap: Greenbrier Christian Academy Beats Atlantic Shores Christian for Their Fourth Straight Win

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Greenbrier Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They secured a 38-34 W over the Atlantic Shores Christian Seahawks. Winning may never get old, but the Gators sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.

Leading Greenbrier Christian Academy to victory were Bayleigh Kaliher and Katelyn Balka. Kaliher almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine steals, while Balka almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Balka a new career-high in steals (four). Another player making a difference was Livia Smith, who posted five points along with seven boards and six steals.

Greenbrier Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.

Greenbrier Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.0 points per game. As for Atlantic Shores Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.

Greenbrier Christian Academy will square off against Broadwater Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenbrier Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 29.2 points per game this season, so Broadwater Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Atlantic Shores Christian, they will head out to face off against Hampton Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.