After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Granby, the Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators were happy to have found some success on Tuesday. They came out on top against Summit Christian Academy by a score of 52-41. Winning is a bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 16 to 7 on the offensive boards, as Greenbrier Christian Academy did.
Greenbrier Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Wyatt Hill led the charge by scoring 16 points along with three steals. The game was Hill's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Andy Knox was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six rebounds.
Despite the defeat, Summit Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Don Forrest, Jr. dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Forrest, Jr. set a new season high mark in assists with five. Another player making a difference was Chase Miller, who scored six points.
Greenbrier Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 3-3 record this season. As for Summit Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Greenbrier Christian Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Walsingham Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 4, 2024. Summit Christian Academy will take on Hampton Roads Academy in a holiday battle at 8:15 p.m. on Friday at. Hampton Roads Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Summit Christian Academy in Virginia (Hampton Roads Academy is ranked 95th, while Summit Christian Academy is ranked 344th).
