Even though the Pamlico Christian Academy Mariners have not done well against the Christ Covenant Spartan recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Pamlico Christian Academy enjoyed a cozy 67-49 win over Christ Covenant. The win made it back-to-back wins for Pamlico Christian Academy.
Pamlico Christian Academy was led to victory by Max Cruz and James Howard. Cruz scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and six assists, while Howard scored 27 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Cruz hasn't dropped below 15points for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Michael Hodge, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Pamlico Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for Christ Covenant, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pamlico Christian Academy will take on Fellowship Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Fellowship Christian Academy is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. As for Christ Covenant, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Faith Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Faith Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matchups.
