Basketball Recap: The O'Neal School Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 8, 2024, 1:52am

Basketball Recap: The O'Neal School Falcons vs. Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles

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It was a Battle of the Birds when The O'Neal School challenged Cape Fear Christian Academy on Saturday. The O'Neal School Falcons were dealt a 64-29 defeat at the hands of the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.

Cape Fear Christian Academy was led to victory by Kayden Dunkins and Caden Scarborough. Dunkins almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds, while Scarborough almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. The match was Dunkins' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Lathan Wilborn was another key player, scoring eight points along with two blocks.

The O'Neal School dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The O'Neal School will take on Father Capodanno at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, they will welcome Bradford Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Cape Fear Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

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