Basketball Recap: Charlotte Elite Academy Comes Up Short

Charlotte Elite Academy was the 68-48 winner over Elevation Prep Academy when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Charlotte Elite Academy Soldiers fell to the Elevation Prep Academy Honey Badgers 65-61.

Despite the loss, Charlotte Elite Academy still got an impressive performance from Kaleel Benjamin, who went 6 of 11 en route to 15 points along with five assists and five boards. Another player making a difference was Antoine Boone, who posted three points and nine steals.

Soldiers

Assists

01/17/24 vs Kingdom Leadership Academy	22
01/11/24 @ Elevation Prep Academy	20
12/13/23 @ Kingdom Leadership Academy	20
02/12/24 @ Elevation Prep Academy	19
01/15/25 vs Elevation Prep Academy	17

Benjamin wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Charlotte Elite Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in March of 2024.

DEMARCUS RICHARDSON was the offensive standout of the game as he went 6 for 11 on his way to 15 points and six steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. HARVEY BEDELL was another key player, putting up 11 points.

Charlotte Elite Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Elevation Prep Academy, their record is now 3-9.

Charlotte Elite Academy will head out to take on South Charlotte at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Charlotte Elite Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six contests. Elevation Prep Academy has already played their next matchup, an 85-80 win against New Life Christian Academy on the 18th.