The Pilgrim Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Veritas Christian Academy Veritas Christian Academy on Saturday, falling 49-18. The Pioneers haven't had much luck with Veritas Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite the loss, The Pilgrim Academy still got an impressive performance from Mia Robinson, who had nine points along with six rebounds. What's more, Robinson also racked up two threes, the most she's had since back in January.
Even though they lost, The Pilgrim Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Veritas Christian Academy was led to victory by Halle Williamson and Madelyn Seifert. Williamson went 6 for 10 en route to 12 points plus seven steals and five assists, while Seifert almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. Seifert has been hot , having also posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Amya Cuddon, who had 13 points in addition to five rebounds and two steals.
The victory made it two in a row for Veritas Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
The Pilgrim Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Joseph at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Veritas Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Faith Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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