Basketball Recap: Friendship Christian Triumphs

Friendship Christian won the last time they faced Neuse Christian Academy, and Patrick Keller did his part to make sure it happened again. The Friendship Christian Falcons claimed a resounding 57-27 victory over the Neuse Christian Academy Lions thanks in part to Keller, who went 7 of 14 on his way to 20 points and six rebounds. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points.

The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Woodard, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 12 points and seven rebounds. Woodard is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season.

Despite the loss, Neuse Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Carter Brown, who went 6 of 14 on his way to 18 points.

Friendship Christian's record now sits at 7-2. As for Neuse Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Thales Academy Rolesville the next time they take the court. Neuse Christian Academy will head out to face Thales Academy Rolesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Friendship Christian will host them on January 7, 2025.