
Gators
12/06/24 vs The Classical Academy of Sarasota | 59 |
12/16/24 @ West Gate Christian Academy | 53 |
12/02/24 vs West Gate Christian Academy | 50 |
11/19/24 vs Providence Christian | 27 |
01/14/25 @ The Classical Academy of Sarasota | 23 |
01/23/25 @ Land O' Lakes Christian | 20 |
Palm Grove Christian lost to Land O' Lakes Christian back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Palm Grove Christian Gators blew past Land O' Lakes Christian 72-52. The Gators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Palm Grove Christian was led to victory by Gabe Troyer and Carter Baker. Troyer went 9 for 18 en route to 24 points along with eight rebounds and four steals, while Baker almost dropped a triple-double on 18 points, nine boards, and ten assists. Baker has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Jeremiah Pitts was another key player, going 8 of 17 on his way to 19 points.
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Palm Grove Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Palm Grove Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.5 points per game. As for Land O' Lakes Christian, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palm Grove Christian won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Providence Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Palm Grove Christian is facing Providence Christian at the right time seeing as Providence Christian is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Land O' Lakes Christian, they and Ruskin Christian will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played.
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