After starting their season with four straight games on the road, Pamlico Christian Academy is finally coming home. They will look to take advantage of their home-court as they take on the Terra Ceia Christian Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pamlico Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 28.2 points per game this season, so Terra Ceia Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Pamlico Christian Academy saw some tournament action on Saturday. They took a hard 36-21 fall against Mount Calvary Christian Academy. The Mariners haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite the loss, Pamlico Christian Academy had strong showings from Lily Mathews, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds, and Mandy Tyler, who scored four points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. With that strong performance, Mathews is now averaging an impressive 8.2 rebounds per game.
Even though they lost, Pamlico Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Terra Ceia Christian strolled past Bethel Assembly Christian Academy with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 63-44.
Terra Ceia Christian can attribute much of their success to Lakin VanEssendelft, who went 8 for 18 en route to 21 points plus four steals and three blocks, and Leah Harrison, who went 7 for 14 en route to 21 points plus two steals. What's more, Harrison also posted a 63% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Hannah VanEssendelft, who went 5 for 9 en route to 10 points plus two steals and two blocks.
Terra Ceia Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Pamlico Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Pamlico Christian Academy has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 35.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Terra Ceia Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 20. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Pamlico Christian Academy and Terra Ceia Christian were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in January, but Pamlico Christian Academy came up empty-handed after a 36-35 loss. Can Pamlico Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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