Basketball Recap: Pataula Charter Academy Starts Season with Loss on the Road

Pataula Charter Academy had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 39-38 to the Grace Christian Academy Cougars. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.

Pataula Charter Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kelsie Tillman, who posted 11 points. Another player making a difference was Kimani Pinkins, who put up ten points.

Ava Martin went supernova For Grace Christian Academy., dropping a double-double with 23 points and 14 boards. Those 23 points gave Martin a new career-high.

Looking ahead, Pataula Charter Academy will take on Baker County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grace Christian Academy, they will face off against Miller County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.