The Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors and the South Point Red Raiders will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Metrolina Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.4 points per game this season.
South Point is hoping to do what East Gaston couldn't on Friday: put an end to Metrolina Christian Academy's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Metrolina Christian Academy wrapped up 2024 with a 50-36 victory over East Gaston. Given Metrolina Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 236th, while East Gaston is ranked 615th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
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Metrolina Christian Academy found their leader in freshman Malachi Wilson, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 18 points and six rebounds. Wilson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Camden Reeder was another key player, putting up ten points and eight rebounds.
Metrolina Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, South Point beat Highland Tech 74-64 on Friday.
Metrolina Christian Academy better focus on containing Jaishawn Woods and OB Lowery Jr. as the pair were huge in South Point's win. Woods posted 20 points, while Lowery Jr. had 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tony Missouri, who put up 12 points.
Metrolina Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points per game. As for South Point, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
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