The Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners suffered their biggest defeat since November 18, 2023 on Friday. 2024 welcomed they with a 39-19 loss courtesy of Mount Calvary Christian Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Pamlico Christian Academy has suffered against Mount Calvary Christian Academy since January 28, 2022.
Lily Mathews was Pamlico Christian Academy's leading scorer, having posted six points.
Mount Calvary Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Hannah Rice led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and 24 rebounds. Rice is absolutely dominating the rebound category: she's posted at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Holly Jo Brick, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten blocks.
Pamlico Christian Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-7. As for Mount Calvary Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 10-4 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pamlico Christian Academy will face off against Ahoskie Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Ahoskie Christian is coming into the game hot, having won their last 13 games. Mount Calvary Christian Academy on the road again on Friday and play against Terra Ceia Christian at 6:00 p.m. on January 12th. Terra Ceia Christian is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
