Salem Baptist Christian had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 56-6 loss at the hands of Gospel Light Christian. The Vikings lost against the in their previous head to head back in February of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 54-46 score last time.
Salem Baptist Christian got a good chunk of their points from the dynamic duo of
Danae Davenport and
Paisley Copeland, who each put up three points.
Gospel Light Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maggie Jo Church, who went 6 for 10 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds and three blocks. Church is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Ali Phillips, who went 5 for 8 en route to 11 points plus five rebounds.
Gospel Light Christian's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem Baptist Christian will face off against Sheets Memorial Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gospel Light Christian, they will square off against Vandalia Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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