Basketball Recap: Thales Academy Rolesville Skates Past Friendship Christian with Ease

There's no place like home for Thales Academy Rolesville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Friendship Christian Falcons 56-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Knights have posted since December 6, 2024.

Julia Van Valkenburg

Steals

01/24/25 vs Friendship Christian	7
01/23/25 @ St. Thomas More Academy	6
01/21/25 @ Neuse Christian Academy	4
01/16/25 vs Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill	5

Thales Academy Rolesville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Julia Van Valkenburg led the charge by going 8 of 17 on her way to 18 points in addition to seven steals and six assists. Van Valkenburg has been hot recently, having posted four or more steals the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Mary Niebauer, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds.

Thales Academy Rolesville has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for Friendship Christian, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.

Thales Academy Rolesville will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Thomas More Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Friendship Christian, they will take on Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.