Vandalia Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-43 heartbreaker at the hands of Gospel Light Christian. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 312th, while Gospel Light Christian are ranked 154th).
Despite the loss, Vandalia Christian still got an impressive performance from Jaida Steele, who posted 21 points. Emma Spatafora was another key player, putting up ten points.
Gospel Light Christian found their leader in sophomore Brooklyn Miller, who went 9 for 17 on her way to 22 points. Those 22 points set a new season-high mark for Miller. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Jo Church, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards.
Vandalia Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Gospel Light Christian, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Vandalia Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 37-20 win against Asheboro Hybrid Academy on the 14th. As for Gospel Light Christian, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 47-37 defeat against Calvary Christian on the 14th.
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