Basketball Recap: Hilltop Christian Beats New Bern Christian Academy for Their Tenth Straight Win

Chargers

Previous Games

01/30/25 @ New Bern Christian Academy	49-41
01/28/25 vs Wilson Christian Academy	71-45
01/17/25 vs Wilmington Christian Academy	51-43
01/16/25 @ Greenville Christian Academy	72-51
01/14/25 @ New Life Christian Academy	79-18
+ 5 more games

Hilltop Christian had won nine straight games and Caleb Manriquez did his part to make it ten on Thursday. The Hilltop Christian Chargers came out on top against New Bern Christian Academy by a score of 49-41 thanks in part to Manriquez, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 15 rebounds. That's the most boards he has posted since back in January of 2024.

Several New Bern Christian Academy players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Seth Nobles, who went 5 for 7 en route to 11 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Micah Coghill, who posted 11 points.

Hilltop Christian is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season. As for New Bern Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 21-5.

Hilltop Christian and New Bern Christian Academy should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Hilltop Christian will challenge Christ Covenant at 7:30 p.m. on Friday up 352 places (161 vs. 513). Hilltop Christian is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. Similarly, New Bern Christian Academy (ranked 173rd) will meet Bethel Christian Academy (ranked 522nd) at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Hilltop Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.4 points per game this season.