Basketball Recap: Luke Bowling Key Part of a Team Effort in Warriors Win

Gramercy Christian proved they can win big back in December of 2024 (they won by 36) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-55 victory over the Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners. This was a revenge game for the Warriors: when they faced off against the Mariners back in November of 2024, they had to take a 47-38 loss.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gramercy Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Luke Bowling, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 14 points. The dominant performance also gave Bowling a new career-high in assists (three). Diego De Hoyos was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.

Gramercy Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.

Pamlico Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Max Cruz, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Trent Gaskins, who posted 12 points.

Gramercy Christian's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Pamlico Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gramercy Christian will venture away from home to take on Jacksonville Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pamlico Christian Academy, they will head out to challenge Unity Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pamlico Christian Academy has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 178 points over their last three contests.