Basketball Game Preview: Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Rocky Mount Academy Eagles

Harrells Christian Academy is 9-1 against Rocky Mount Academy since December of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders will square off against the Rocky Mount Academy Eagles at 6:45 p.m. Harrells Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 18 contests -- so hopefully Rocky Mount Academy likes a good challenge.

Harrells Christian Academy will bounce into Monday's game after beating Fayetteville Academy, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Harrells Christian Academy put the hurt on Fayetteville Academy with a sharp 87-61 victory on Thursday. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Zicareian Mcneil

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11/20/23 vs John Paul II Catholic	8
01/30/25 @ Fayetteville Academy	7
11/29/23 vs Greenfield	7
01/23/24 vs Rocky Mount Academy	7
01/19/24 @ Halifax Academy	6

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Harrells Christian Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Zicareian Mcneil, who went 6 of 8 on his way to 25 points and seven rebounds. That's the most boards Mcneil has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Antonio Mckoy, who went 9 for 15 en route to 24 points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists.

Harrells Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 18 consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Rocky Mount Academy came up short against Faith Christian on Friday and fell 54-44.

Harrells Christian Academy's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 26-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.1 points per game. As for Rocky Mount Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.

Everything came up roses for Harrells Christian Academy against Rocky Mount Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 75-29 victory. In that game, Harrells Christian Academy amassed a halftime lead of 46-15, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Monday.