Hickory Grove Christian was the 44-37 winner over Gaston Christian when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Hickory Grove Christian Lions were dealt a 55-13 loss at the hands of the Gaston Christian Eagles on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 223rd, while the Eagles are ranked 68th).
Mackenzie Williams was Hickory Grove Christian's leading scorer, having posted six points. Lauren Feaster held things down on the boards with six rebounds.
Gaston Christian was led to victory by Sophie Mueller and Happy Arune. Mueller went 7 of 9 on her way to 17 points and four steals, while Arune posted eight points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Haux, who put up nine points and three steals.
Hickory Grove Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Gaston Christian, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hickory Grove Christian will square off against SouthLake Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Hickory Grove Christian is facing SouthLake Christian Academy at the right time seeing as SouthLake Christian Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Gaston Christian, they will venture away from home to challenge Asheville School (Independent) at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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