Preview: Thales Academy Apex Titans vs. Thales Academy Rolesville Knights
Thales Academy Apex has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Thales Academy Rolesville Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Thales Academy Apex has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last five games.
Thales Academy Apex scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They really took it to Neuse Christian Academy for the full four quarters, racking up a 101-46 victory at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Thales Academy Apex has managed all season.
It was another big night for Nathan Purvis, who went 9 for 18 from beyond the arc en route to 63 points and 2 assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Luke Railo, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 assists.
Meanwhile, Thales Academy Rolesville was beaten by the Chancellors 69-29 on Tuesday. Thales Academy Rolesville has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Thales Academy Apex's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-22. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Thales Academy Apex came out on top in a nail-biter against the Knights when the teams last played back in January, sneaking past 82-80. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Thales Academy Rolesville's Colby Currie, who scored 29 points along with three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Thales Academy Apex still be able to contain Currie? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
