Basketball Recap: Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners vs. Ahoskie Christian
Pamlico Christian Academy hadn't done well against Ahoskie Christian recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners put the hurt on the Ahoskie Christian Ahoskie Christian with a sharp 52-30 victory. The Mariners have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 22 points or more this season.
Pamlico Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lily Mathews led the charge by dropping a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Mathews continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Dannielle Palagyi, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Pamlico Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ahoskie Christian only pulled down ten.
Loss or not, Ahoskie Christian got some senior leadership from Kaylee Jones and Madison Masters. Jones scored six points plus eight rebounds and four blocks, while Masters went 5 for 9 en route to 11 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. What's more, Masters also posted a 56% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in January.
Pamlico Christian Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Ahoskie Christian, their defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-4.
Pamlico Christian Academy will head out to face off against New Bern Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. New Bern Christian Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Pamlico Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ahoskie Christian, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Heritage Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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