Basketball Recap: Neuse Christian Academy Skates Past Southside Christian with Ease

There's no place like home for Neuse Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They breezed by the Southside Christian Warriors to the tune of 42-14 on Tuesday. That looming 42-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Neuse Christian Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Morgan Little, who posted 11 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Lyla Lindstrom was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.

Lions

Assists

01/23/24 @ Thales Academy Rolesville	14
12/17/24 vs Southside Christian	13
11/14/23 @ Berean Baptist Academy	13
12/15/23 @ Friendship Christian	12
11/12/24 vs Raleigh Christian Academy	12

Neuse Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January.

Neuse Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Southside Christian, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neuse Christian Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on St. Thomas More Academy at 5:15 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Southside Christian, they will head out to challenge Hilltop Christian at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Southside Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.