Basketball Recap: American Leadership Academy-Johnston's Run of Three Straight Victories Now Over

Patriots

Previous 5 Games

01/09/25 @ Thales Academy Rolesville	49-59
12/19/24 @ Ascend Leadership	68-27
12/17/24 @ Fletcher Academy	52-37
12/16/24 vs East Wake Academy	52-41
12/09/24 @ St. Thomas More Academy	42-50

If American Leadership Academy-Johnston was riding high fresh off their 68-27 takedown of Ascend Leadership back in December of 2024, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots took a 59-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thales Academy Rolesville Knights on Thursday. The Patriots' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Thales Academy Rolesville got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tony Lopez out in front who posted 14 points and four steals. Owen Cleek was another key player, putting up 14 points along with five boards and three steals.

American Leadership Academy-Johnston's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-10.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. American Leadership Academy-Johnston will host St. Thomas More Academy at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, they will welcome Thales Academy Apex at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.