Granville Christian Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their seventh straight loss. They fell 49-38 to Shekinah Christian. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Granville Christian Academy of the 45-28 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Granville Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isabel Hamilton, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. It was the first time this season that Hamilton scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Cox, who scored nine points along with three steals.
Granville Christian Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Shekinah Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-8.
Granville Christian Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Berne Union at 6:00 p.m. on February 12th. Berne Union is coming into the game with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning Granville Christian Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Shekinah Christian, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Grove City Christian at 7:00 p.m. on February 21st. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Ohio (Shekinah Christian is ranked 596th, while Grove City Christian is ranked 586th).
