Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pamlico Christian Academy). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Unity Christian Academy Warriors 74-30. The Mariners have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 22 points or more this season.
It was another big night for James Howard, who went 9 for 14 en route to 21 points plus two steals. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. Michael Hodge was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Pamlico Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Unity Christian Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Avery Ramirez-Diaz and Jacob Braxton. Ramirez-Diaz went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc en route to 20 points plus four steals, while Braxton scored eight points in addition to two steals.
The victory for Pamlico Christian Academy keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 26.3 points. As for Unity Christian Academy, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Pamlico Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 59-38 win against Ahoskie Christian on the 22nd. As for Unity Christian Academy, they will square off against Mount Calvary Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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