Gaston Christian came into Friday's contest looking for another win against Asheville Christian Academy, but Sara Larios wouldn't allow it. The Asheville Christian Academy Lions walked away with a 43-33 victory over the Gaston Christian Eagles on Friday thanks in part to Larios, who went 8 for 20 en route to 22 points plus seven assists and seven steals. Her evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.
Another player making a difference was Ansley Fuchs, who posted nine points along with eight rebounds and three steals. What's more, she also racked up seven offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in November of 2023.
Gaston Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Claudia Sanchez, who earned 11 points plus three steals. Sanchez is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Emily Haux was another key player, posting eight points along with five rebounds and five steals.
The win made it two in a row for Asheville Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 2-2. As for Gaston Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-2.
Asheville Christian Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Brevard at 6:30 p.m. on December 3rd. Asheville Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.3 points per game this season. Gaston Christian also won't see the court for a while: their next matchup is against Metrolina Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on December 3rd.
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