Adella Dehring leads a balanced attack to beat Neuse Christian Academy

By Team Reports Jan 23, 2024, 7:46am

Recap: St. Thomas More Academy Chancellors vs. Neuse Christian Academy Lions

The St. Thomas More Academy Chancellors posted their closest win yet this season on Monday. They had just enough and edged Neuse Christian Academy out 32-29. That result was just more of the same for these two, as St. Thomas More Academy also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2023.

St. Thomas More Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adella Dehring, who scored 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Maire Kelly, who scored ten points along with two steals.

Neuse Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Morgan Little, who scored eight points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Gracyn Williams, who scored seven points along with 13 rebounds.

St. Thomas More Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-9. As for Neuse Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Thomas More Academy will challenge Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. That game will pit two of the most dominant players against one another: Ashlyn Lange and Dehring. As for Neuse Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Thales Academy Rolesville at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. That game will pit two of the most dominant players against one another: Ursula Fischer and Little.