Pisgah Wins Basketball Holiday Classic

The boy’s basketball team warmed up for the opening of the sub-region schedule over the break by winning the Blue Ridge Division at the Carolina Day School Basketball Holiday Classic. The Patriots (10-1) won all three games in the tournament, defeating host Carolina Day School 71-54; Wayne Country Day School 64-57; and Freedom Christian Academy 83-75 in the championship.

Kyle Sloter was named the tournament MVP after averaging 21.3 points and eight rebounds per game. The senior scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds against Freedom Christian. Fellow seniors Brian Ginty (eight points, 4.3 rebounds and three assists per game) and Joseph Marco (9.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game) were also named to the All-Tournament team. 

“I was really pleased with our play over the Christmas break. It was good to see different style of play every game. But more important I think this team came to understand what it takes night in and night out to be a good team. Players are coming to understand their role on this team. I was really impressed by the play of our senior players leading this team when things got a little tough during the game. I was happy with our young players coming off the bench giving us energy and getting after the other team,” said Head Coach Marvin Latham.

Heading into sub-region play, Latham, in his first season at Pisgah, has his squad off to the best start in the schools GHSA history. Pisgah’s only loss this year came at No. 3 North Cobb Christian. The Patriots have defeated AAAA Lambert and AAA Riverwood.

“We will have to be on our game every game," Latham added. "No longer can we sneak up on people, so we have gone from being the hunter to being the hunted which is fine. But it is important that we continue to do the things that have gotten us in this team position. It will be interesting to see how this team handles success. We as coaches must continue to preach taken one game at a time and stay within the system.”

Pisgah will host Galloway on tonight at 7:30. After traveling to Holy Innocents and Westminster, the Patriots will return home to open sub-region play against St. Francis on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m.

All home games are played in the Drummond Center on Pisgah’s East Campus, which is located at 9875 Nesbit Ferry Road.

– Mount Pisgah Christian School