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Unsung Hero Warren Gillis Leads Academy of the New Church to Victory

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Jan 22, 2010 — 1 min read

Warren Gillis, the senior combo guard for the Academy of the New Church, played a crucial role in the team's 62-54 victory over Imhotep Charter in the 11th annual Kobe Bryant/Philly.Com/Rally Classic. Gillis delivered an all-around performance, scoring 12 points, dishing out six assists, grabbing five rebounds, and recording five steals. Despite the Lions' high-scoring trio of Rakeem Christmas, Savon Goodman, and Malcolm Gilbert, Gillis's unassuming playmaking was instrumental in the team's success.

Key Takeaways:

Warren Gillis, a 6-2, 195-pound senior guard, scored 12 points, while contributing six assists, five rebounds, and five steals in the Lions' 62-54 victory over Imhotep Charter.
Gillis, who has also played football, finished his career with 38 total touchdowns, and credits the sport with improving his basketball skills.
ANC coach Kevin Givens praises Gillis's all-purpose abilities, noting his ability to penetrate, shoot from the outside, and defend effectively.
In the second quarter, Rakeem Christmas ignited a 12-1 run with four buckets, including back-to-back dunks, contributing to the Lions' surge.
Christmas, a junior forward and Division I recruit, posted 21 points, 12 rebounds (including three on offense), and two blocked shots, earning him the title of MVP.
The Panthers' MVP was Ameen Tanksley with 18 points and eight boards, while Terrell Johnson added 15 points and hit four treys.

Statistics:

Gillis's 12 points came from 3-for-6 field shooting (1-for-1 from three-point territory) and 5-for-6 free-throw shooting, highlighting his versatility.
Christmas contributed 21 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots to the Lions' victory.
ANC outscored Imhotep Charter in the second half, 44-32, led by Christmas's and Gillis's key performances.
Imhotep Charter's Erik Copes was held to six points due to first-half foul trouble.

Sources:

[The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 23, 2010]
[Rick O'Brien, Philly.Com/Rally Classic, 2010]

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