Palm Grove Christian hadn't done well against Ruskin Christian recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Gators walked away with a 62-52 victory over the Warriors. For the Gators, this counts as revenge for the 72-46 win the Warriors walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January.
Gabe Troyer
| 11/20/25 vs Ruskin Christian | 12 |
| 01/24/25 @ Providence Christian | 8 |
| 01/23/25 @ Land O' Lakes Christian | 8 |
| 01/13/25 vs Community Christian | 8 |
| 11/11/25 vs Community Christian | 7 |
Palm Grove Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gabe Troyer out in front who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Those 12 boards gave Troyer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Landon Riehl, who posted eight points in addition to ten rebounds and eight assists.
Palm Grove Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Palm Grove Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Ruskin Christian, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Coming up, Palm Grove Christian and New Jerusalem Christian Academy will face off at 4:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. Ruskin Christian will be paying especially close attention to the Gators' matchup: after the Gators face off against the Eagles, they'll take on Ruskin Christian again at 7:00 p.m. on December 2.
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