Basketball Recap: Cramerton Christian Academy Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Brayden Johnson and Carter Hewitt

Cramerton Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 49-30 bruising from the Alamance Christian Warriors. The Crusaders were not able to make up for their defeat to the Warriors from their previous meeting back in December of 2023.

Cramerton Christian Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Carter Hewitt, who posted six points and ten rebounds, and Brayden Johnson, who put up nine points. What's more, Johnson also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in November of 2024.

Crusaders

Previous 3 Games

01/09/25 @ Alamance Christian	30-49
01/07/25 vs Faith Christian	49-57
12/19/24 vs Union Grove Christian	40-61

Even though they lost, Cramerton Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Cramerton Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Alamance Christian, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 12-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cramerton Christian Academy will venture away from home to square off against Union Grove Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cramerton Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.5 points per game this season. As for Alamance Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Liberty Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty Christian is on a three-game streak of home wins, Alamance Christian a five-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.