Gaston Day and Metrolina Christian Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2019, but not for long. The Gaston Day Spartans just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Neither Gaston Day nor Metrolina Christian Academy posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Gaston Day is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They were outmatched by Concord Academy and fell 69-5. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-0.
Meanwhile, Metrolina Christian Academy played a tough match on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 69-25 defeat at the hands of Concord Academy. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Eagles are ranked 34th).
Gaston Day will have to contain Jenna Carlson as she made an impact in Metrolina Christian Academy's last game. She posted seven points and 11 boards. Emily King was another key player, putting up six points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Metrolina Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Gaston Day's loss dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-9.
Gaston Day was dealt a bruising 51-21 loss at the hands of Metrolina Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Can Gaston Day avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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