The Asheboro Hybrid Academy Warriors will head out on the road to challenge Gospel Light Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Asheboro Hybrid Academy has six straight victories, Gospel Light Christian has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Asheboro Hybrid Academy walked away with it. They had just enough and edged the Lions out 26-23. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Asheboro Hybrid Academy has posted since December 26, 2023.
Asheboro Hybrid Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was McKenna Voncannon out in front who scored 13 points along with two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily West, who scored nine points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Gospel Light Christian was the victim of a rough 59-35 loss at the hands of New Manna Christian last Tuesday.
Gospel Light Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Maggie Jo Church, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Ali Phillips who scored eight points along with seven rebounds. That was a full 45.7% of Gospel Light Christian's points, marking the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Asheboro Hybrid Academy pushed their record up to 12-10 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Gospel Light Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-13.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Asheboro Hybrid Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 33.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Gospel Light Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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