If Pamlico Christian Academy was feeling good fresh off their 59-20 takedown of Unity Christian Academy on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mariners took a 63-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gramercy Christian Warriors on Tuesday. The Mariners were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 51-42.
Pamlico Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zac Salen, who shot 62% from the field on his way to 20 points. Max Cruz was another key player, putting up eight points along with eight boards and four steals.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gramercy Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Sam Long, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Long has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Luke Bowling, who went 6-for-12 to rack up 19 points.
Pamlico Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Gramercy Christian, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pamlico Christian Academy will welcome Washington Montessori at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gramercy Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Faith Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m.
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