Basketball Recap: Unity Christian Academy Comes Up Short

Unity Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Pungo Christian Academy Raiders, falling 53-18. The game marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Jake Whitehurst

Three Point Percentage

11/24/25 vs New Life Academy	20%
11/18/25 vs Pungo Christian Academy	30%
12/04/25 vs Terra Ceia Christian	30%
11/14/25 @ Gramercy Christian	56%
12/16/25 @ Pungo Christian Academy	100%

Despite the loss, Unity Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jake Whitehurst posted ten points. Whitehurst also brought in his first three-point shooting accuracy of the season.

Unity Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Pungo Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Unity Christian Academy will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on New Bern Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Pungo Christian Academy, they will be home for the holidays to greet Lawrence Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders' defense better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 50.9 points per game this season.