Basketball Recap: Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners vs. Epiphany Falcons
Epiphany came into Saturday's contest looking for another win against Pamlico Christian Academy, but Lily Mathews wouldn't allow it. The Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners managed a 49-44 victory over the Epiphany Falcons on Saturday thanks in part to Mathews, who went 6 for 11 en route to 20 points plus three steals. What's more, she also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023.
Kaley Tyler was another key player, earning 14 points plus five rebounds and three steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played.
Pamlico Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matches.
Pamlico Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Epiphany, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pamlico Christian Academy will square off against Jacksonville Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jacksonville Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Epiphany has already played their next game (against Pamlico Christian Academy), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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