First Coast Christian hadn't done well against Beaches Chapel recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The First Coast Christian Knights escaped with a win against the Beaches Chapel Lions by the margin of a single free throw, 48-47. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 49-48 defeat the last time these two teams met.
First Coast Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tahrell Gilbert, who went 6 for 14 en route to 14 points plus five rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Gilbert a new career-high in threes (two). Another player making a difference was Chase Bradshaw, who posted eight points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks.
The win made it two in a row for First Coast Christian and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
First Coast Christian and West Nassau are set to duel on Thursday. As for Beaches Chapel, they will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Duval Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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