Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Queen's Grant). They breezed by the Hickory Grove Christian Lions to the tune of 85-41 on Thursday. This was payback for the Stallions, who suffered a 94-71 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Queen's Grant's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chase Smith, who went 7 for 9 en route to 15 points plus eight rebounds and six steals. With that strong performance, Smith is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. Mekhi Allen was another key player, going 6 for 11 en route to 16 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Queen's Grant was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive contests.
Hickory Grove 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 Tristan Nelson, who had 17 points plus five rebounds. What's more, Nelson also racked up three offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Caleb Nelson, who had five points in addition to six rebounds.
The win got Queen's Grant back to even at 2-2. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Queen's Grant has already played their next matchup, a 56-48 loss against Victory Christian Center on the 16th. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 48-46 victory against Greater Cabarrus S on the 15th.
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