Summit Christian Academy came into Friday's contest looking for another win against Greater Beckley Christian, but Drew Fitzwater wouldn't allow it. The Greater Beckley Christian Crusaders narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Summit Christian Academy Falcons 48-46 thanks to Fitzwater, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 11 boards. He is becoming a predictor of Greater Beckley Christian's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is 9-2 (and 3-4 when he doesn't).

Averyk Woodson
02/21/25 vs Summit Christian Academy | 67% |
02/20/25 vs Morgantown Christian Academy | 33% |
02/18/25 @ WestSide | 25% |
01/04/25 vs Mount View | 50% |
12/28/24 @ Bridgeport | 25% |
+ 18 more games |
Averyk Woodson was another key player, putting up four points. What's more, he also posted a 67% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Summit Christian Academy lost on Friday, don't look at MJ Patton. Despite the final result, he went 8-for-18 on his way to 17 points in addition to six assists and five boards. Patton's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Chance Watkins, who posted 13 points.
Greater Beckley Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.4 points over those games. Summit Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 24-4.
Greater Beckley Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 72-58 win against Calvary Baptist Academy on the 22nd. As for Summit Christian Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 59-37 victory against Grace Christian on the 22nd.
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