Basketball Preview: Neuse Christian Academy Lions vs. Burlington Christian Academy Royals
Neuse Christian Academy is 3-0 against Burlington Christian Academy since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 6:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Neuse Christian Academy's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Burlington Christian Academy has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Neuse Christian Academy will head into Thursday's contest hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by three when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 27-point they dealt Commission Leadership Academy last Thursday. Neuse Christian Academy claimed a resounding 36-9 victory over Commission Leadership Academy. That looming 36-9 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Neuse Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Lyla Lindstrom, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 steals. Those 11 steals set a new season-high mark for Lindstrom. Another player making a difference was Morgan Little, who had seven points in addition to eight rebounds and seven steals.
Meanwhile, a win for Burlington Christian Academy just wasn't in the cards last Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 57-27 defeat at the hands of Caldwell Academy.
Neuse Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Burlington Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Everything came up roses for Neuse Christian Academy against Burlington Christian Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2022, as the squad secured a 58-28 win. Does Neuse Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Burlington Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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