Preview: Cresset Christian Academy Eagles vs. Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles
After five games on the road, Cresset Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Cresset Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Carolina Friends 60-58. The win was just what Cresset Christian Academy needed coming off of a 68-19 defeat in their prior game.
Cresset Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mario Jarett, who scored 30 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jarett has scored all season. Branson Green was another key contributor, scoring 19 points.
Meanwhile, Cape Fear Christian Academy's and Gray's Creek's match on Monday was close at halftime, but Cape Fear Christian Academy turned on the heat in the second half with 47 points. Cape Fear Christian Academy put the hurt on Gray's Creek with a sharp 82-62 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Cape Fear Christian Academy has posted since December 1, 2023.
Cresset Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-9. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Cresset Christian Academy was dealt a bruising 81-22 loss at the hands of Cape Fear Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Will Cresset Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
