The Grace Christian Crusaders put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 71-21 victory over South Mecklenburg. Considering Grace Christian has won seven matches by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Grace Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Halisi Whitley out in front who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and four steals. That's the first time this season that Whitley scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Icyss Storm, who scored 16 points along with three steals.
Grace Christian's win bumped their record up to 14-0. As for South Mecklenburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Grace Christian won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Rutgers Prep at 3:00 p.m. on December 30, 2023. One thing working in Rutgers Prep's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season. South Mecklenburg won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Terry Sanford at 6:00 p.m. on December 30, 2023. Terry Sanford is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 52.8 points per game.
