Humble Christian took care of business in their home opener on Thursday. They came out on top against the Spring Baptist Academy Royals by a score of 36-23.
Leading Humble Christian to victory were Deriyah Williams and Lilly McMullen. Williams went 5 for 9 en route to 11 points plus eight steals and five assists, while McMullen dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. McMullen has been hot , having also posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Ivy Miller was another key player, scoring two points plus five steals.
Humble Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Humble Christian won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Alpha Omega Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Spring Baptist Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Community Christian at 6:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025.
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