Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gaston Christian). They really took it to the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 73-45 victory. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 20 points or more this season.
Happy Arune continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 23 rebounds. Arune is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Emily Haux was another key player, going 7 for 15 en route to 16 points plus three steals.
Gaston Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Metrolina Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Alaina Griffin, who earned 28 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. That was a full 62.2% of Metrolina Christian Academy's points, marking the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily King, who scored nine points.
Gaston Christian's record is now 5-2. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3.
Gaston Christian has already played their next contest, a 63-29 win against SouthLake Christian Academy on the 6th. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 51-21 victory against Gaston Day on the 6th.
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