Pungo Christian Academy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Halifax Academy Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Pungo Christian Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 33 last Tuesday.
Pungo Christian Academy's 23-4 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They were beaten by John Paul II Catholic 65-23. While losing is never fun, Pungo Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 142nd, while John Paul II Catholic is ranked 31st).
Allison Sawyer was Pungo Christian Academy's leading scorer, having posted nine points. Sawyer also led the team in rebounds with 11.
Julia Rouse took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with two assists.
Meanwhile, Halifax Academy beat Fayetteville Academy 45-38 on Tuesday.
Karson Ricks and Hayden Hilton were among the main playmakers for Halifax Academy as the former scored 17 points along with 5 steals and the latter dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. The match was Hilton's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy Bethel, who scored 2 points along with 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
Pungo Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Halifax Academy, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Pungo Christian Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 42.5 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Halifax Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.5 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
