Preview: Raleigh HomeSchool Hawks vs. Central Carolina Prep Defenders
The Raleigh HomeSchool Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the Central Carolina Prep Defenders at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Raleigh HomeSchool will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings (they are ranked 522nd, while Central Carolina Prep is ranked 195th).
Raleigh HomeSchool had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Friendship Christian by a score of 54-44 on Friday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Raleigh HomeSchool has managed all season.
Central Carolina Prep posted their closest win yet this season on Monday. They skirted past Charlotte Elite Academy 72-70. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Central Carolina Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Colton Taylor led the charge by scoring 16 points. Another player making a difference was Andre Pierre, who scored 16 points.
Raleigh HomeSchool's victory ended a eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. Central Carolina Prep's record now sits at 15-11.
