After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Community Christian, the Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners were happy to have found some success on Monday. They had just enough and edged Terra Ceia Christian out 67-65. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pamlico Christian Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Trent Gaskins, who scored 21 points along with five assists and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Gaskins has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Max Cruz, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Despite the defeat, Terra Ceia Christian saw an underclassman step up: Ryan Ange went 7 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points and 2 assists. Seth Meijer was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Pamlico Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. As for Terra Ceia Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Ahoskie Christian the next time they take the court. Terra Ceia Christian will head out to face Ahoskie Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Pamlico Christian Academy will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
