Gospel Light Christian proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 23) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Woodland Baptist Christian Eagles , sneaking past 40-37. This was payback for Gospel Light Christian, who suffered a 51-33 loss the last time these two teams met.
Gospel Light Christian was led to victory by Ali Phillips and Brooklyn Miller. Phillips dropped a double-double on 13 points and 15 rebounds, while Miller went 6 for 13 on her way to 17 points and six boards. Phillips is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last three games she's played. Maggie Jo Church was another key player, putting up six points and 11 rebounds.
Gospel Light Christian
| 01/17/25 vs Woodland Baptist Christian | 40-37 |
| 01/03/25 vs Triad Baptist Christian Academy | 53-30 |
| 01/02/25 vs Burlington Christian Academy | 45-24 |
Gospel Light Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Woodland Baptist Christian lost, don't look at Tabitha Airo. Despite the final result, she posted ten points along with five boards and four blocks.
Gospel Light Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-2 record this season. As for Woodland Baptist Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-2.
Gospel Light Christian will take on Triad Baptist Christian Academy at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Woodland Baptist Christian, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 66-23 victory against Oak Level Baptist Academy on the 20th.
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