If Westminster Catawba Christian was feeling good fresh off their 53-29 takedown of York Prep last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Westminster Catawba Christian Indians were dealt a 59-30 loss at the hands of the Ambassador Christian School Lions on Monday. The Indians were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-11.
Westminster Catawba Christian lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Leah Ross, who posted four points and three steals.
Ambassador Christian School's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gabrielle Gophin, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 steals. Gophin is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Sadie Faulkner was another key player, going 7 of 8 on her way to 18 points and five steals.
Westminster Catawba Christian has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Ambassador Christian School, they pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Westminster Catawba Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 58-42 victory against SouthLake Christian Academy on the 7th. As for Ambassador Christian School, they will take on Uwharrie Charter Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 14th. Uwharrie Charter Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Ambassador Christian School surely won't give up without a fight.
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