Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Tristan Isenhour and Rusty Hooks Lead New Covenant to Victory

By Team Reports Nov 22, 2024, 2:07pm

Basketball Recap: New Covenant Gryphons vs. Fork Union Military Academy Blue Devils

New Covenant lost to Fork Union Military Academy back in November of 2020, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The New Covenant Gryphons were the clear victor by a 60-38 margin over the Fork Union Military Academy Blue Devils. That's two games straight that the Gryphons have won by exactly 22 points.

New Covenant was led to victory by Rusty Hooks and Tristan Isenhour. Hooks dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds, while Isenhour scored 11 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. Hooks is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Lucas Gorman, who posted nine points plus three steals.

New Covenant now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Fork Union Military Academy, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

New Covenant and Brunswick Academy will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. As for Fork Union Military Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Buckingham at 6:00 p.m. on December 3rd.

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