FORK UNION, VA – The Fork Union Military Academy PG basketball team swept TPLS Christian Academy this past week in a home and away battle. The Blue Devils defeated the Lions, 97-77, Tuesday on the road, prior to a convincing 106-56 win at the Thomas Gym Thursday night. 
 
The wins improved Fork Union to an 11-5 record overall. 
 
"I was pleased with our play the past two games," said head coach Bob Williams. "Our team is heading in the right direction as we head into conference play with some very tough competition. We are excited to play Hargrave at Duke University on Coach K Court this coming Monday."
On Tuesday, Fork Union recorded five Blue Devils in double figures. Carmello Pacheco and James Morrow led the squad with 21 points apiece. Christopher Cochran followed with 18 points, while Rece D'Alessandro added 16 points. Gene Anderson rounded out the pack with 12 points and 10 rebounds. 
 
On Thursday, Fork Union featured four Blue Devils in double figures. Anderson led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Edixon Gomez added 16 points, including four treys. Russell Branch and Don Douglass added 14 points apiece. 
 
The squad returns to action Saturday, Jan. 14 when they travel to Scotland, Pa., to face First Love, prior to Monday, Jan. 16 when they travel to the Durham MLK Holiday National Invitational to take on Hargrave Military Academy at 5:30 p.m. at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Duke University's campus. 
 
The MLK Holiday National Invitational will feature some of the nation's best prep basketball programs. To learn more about the invitational, click here.