Basketball Recap: Riley Tuten's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Mount Calvary Christian Academy over Pamlico Christian Academy

Mount Calvary Christian Academy was the 39-34 winner over Pamlico Christian Academy when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors fell 35-27 to the Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners on Saturday.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Riley Tuten, who posted eight points and five steals. Another player making a difference was Hannah Rice, who earned four points in addition to 23 rebounds and five blocks.

Even though they lost, Mount Calvary Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 56 consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Lily Mathews continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Pamlico Christian Academy, putting up 14 points along with six steals and five assists. Mathews has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 13 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mandy Tyler, who put up nine points and four steals.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy's record now sits at 23-5. As for Pamlico Christian Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 18-10.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pamlico Christian Academy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 32-30 loss against New Bern Christian Academy on the 18th.