Gaston Day was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors 63-31. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 557th, while the Warriors are ranked 231st).
Leading Metrolina Christian Academy to victory were Emily King and Jenna Carlson. King went 7-for-12 on her way to 19 points along with six assists and six rebounds, while Carlson dropped a double-double with 15 points and 14 boards. Carlson has become a key player for Metrolina Christian Academy: the team is 11-4 when she posts at least eight rebounds, but 3-5 otherwise. Addy Sailer was another key player, putting up five points in addition to five assists and five steals.
Gaston Day's loss dropped their record down to 4-19. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season.
Gaston Day wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 38-23 defeat against Fayetteville Academy on the 11th. Metrolina Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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