If Gaston Christian was feeling good fresh off their 55-13 takedown of Hickory Grove Christian last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Gaston Christian Eagles came up short against the Asheville School (Independent) Blues on Friday, falling 64-38. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Blues recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Gaston Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Happy Arune, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Haux, who went 5 of 10 on her way to 14 points.
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Even though they lost, Gaston Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matches.
It was another big night for Jania Wilson, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds for Asheville School (Independent). Wilson has been hot recently, having also posted four or more steals the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaza Wilson, who posted 12 points in addition to six steals and five boards.
Gaston Christian's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Asheville School (Independent), the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Gaston Christian will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Concord Academy at 5:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Asheville School (Independent) and Pickens will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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