Basketball Recap: Emily Shirk Leads Pine to Victory over Tradition Prep
By Team Reports
Dec 6, 2024, 4:35am
Basketball Recap: Pine Knights vs. Tradition Prep Pirates
Pine extended their home winning streak to six games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Emily Shirk. The Pine Knights put the hurt on the Tradition Prep Pirates with a sharp 39-18 victory on Thursday thanks in part to Shirk, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last 20 games she's played dating back to last season.
Pine smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Pine's record now sits at 4-1. As for Tradition Prep, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine will welcome Jupiter Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Pine's defense has only allowed 29 points per game this season, so Jupiter Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Tradition Prep, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Calvary Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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