ROCKINGHAM — Two strong performances by sophomore basketball player Jasiah Gilchrist has named her the Official Richmond County Female Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Rockingham NC Self Storage.
As the Lady Raider basketball team extended its winning streak to 10 games, the Lady Raiders have also maintained first place in the Sandhills Athletic Conference standings.
In a pair of running-clock victories, Gilchrist surpassed the 20-point mark both times to secure her second career recognition.
Athletic Profile
Year: Sophomore
Winter sport: Basketball
Position: Point guard
Varsity experience: 2 seasons
Other sports: Track and field
CLASSROOM CREDITS WITH JASIAH GILCHRIST
As the second semester continues, Gilchrist is looking to maintain a strong effort in the classroom.
During the first semester, she earned passing grades in all four classes, including an A in Weight Training Honors.
This spring, Gilchrist is taking American History, Foundations of Health Science, Math II and a second round of Weight Training Honors.
She currently has all As and has a 3.00 grade point average.
“CAREER HIGH” WITH JASIAH GILCHRIST
The Lady Raiders have won three straight games over SAC teams with a running clock, including last week’s victories over Pinecrest and Hoke County high schools.
Starting with a 74-35 win on the road at Pinecrest, Gilchrist scored 21 points and had eight steals, four assists and three rebounds.
She scored 13 points in the first half before adding nine points in the final two quarters. Gilchrist knocked down one three-pointer as well, and her eight takeaways led the team.
Three nights later on her home floor, Gilchrist recorded a career-high 27 points in a 73-12 rout of Hoke County. Nine points in the first quarter was followed by 12 points in the second stanza to give her 21 points at the break.
Using her ability to force turnovers, many of Gilchrist’s points were a result of transition buckets off steals. Her final six points came in the second half.
Against the Lady Bucks, Gilchrist also had five steals, four assists and three boards.
Through 21 games this season, Gilchrist is the team leader with 5.2 steals per game. She’s second for Richmond in points per game (13.9) and assists per game (2.0).
The Lady Raiders (17-4, 9-0 SAC) will play Union Pines High School (10-9, 4-4 SAC) at home Tuesday at 6 p.m.
RAPID RESPONSE VIDEO WITH JASIAH GILCHRIST
The Richmond Observer will publish its Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week soon.
