Basketball Recap: Chapelgate Christian Academy Comes Up Short in High-Profile Matchup with New Hope Academy Regional

On Tuesday, Chapelgate Christian Academy faced New Hope Academy Regional in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Chapelgate Christian Academy Yellowjackets fell to the New Hope Academy Regional Tigers 56-50.

Chapelgate Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justin Davis, who posted 13 points and six assists. Davis is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. Landen Custis was another key player, going 5 for 11 on his way to 11 points.

It was another big night for Lawson Hopkins, who had 26 points for New Hope Academy Regional. With that strong performance, Hopkins is now averaging an impressive 16.7 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Patrick Brodigan, who put up six points.

Chapelgate Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for New Hope Academy Regional, the win got them back to even at 5-5.

Chapelgate Christian Academy will face off against St. Paul's at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Chapelgate Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.1 points per game this season. As for New Hope Academy Regional, they will square off against Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.