The Ridgecroft Rams waltzed into their match on Tuesday with three straight wins but they left with four. They secured a 59-53 W over Pungo Christian Academy. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Ridgecroft also won the last time the pair played last Thursday.
Ridgecroft's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sawyer Chamblee, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Bill Vaughan, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Pungo Christian Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Austin Garrish. Despite the final result, he dropped a triple-double on 15 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 steals. It was the first time this season that Garrish scored 15 or more points. Maddox Lee was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with four steals.
Ridgecroft is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Pungo Christian Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-4.
Ridgecroft will be playing in front of their home fans against the Colts at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Albemarle School is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Pungo Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against the Lakers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mattamuskeet has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since January 4.
