Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Ian Lejeune and Thomas Way Lead Covenant Classical to Victory

Covenant Classical's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They secured a 50-46 W over the Socrates Academy Owls. The win was all the more spectacular given the Warriors' disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 641st, while the Owls are ranked 77th).

Ian Lejeune

Steals

02/13/25 vs Socrates Academy	3
02/10/25 vs Valor Preparatory Academy	4
01/31/25 vs Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy	2

Leading Covenant Classical to victory were Thomas Way and Ian Lejeune. Way posted 17 points, while Lejeune almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Lejeune has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times he's played.

Despite the loss, Socrates Academy still got an impressive performance from JP Polburn, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 13 boards. Polburn also grabbed four steals, which is notable because Socrates Academy is 2-1 when he posts at least three steals, but 0-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Niko Petriniotis, who went 5-for-10 on his way to 12 points along with five rebounds and three blocks.

Covenant Classical's victory bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Socrates Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.

Looking ahead, Covenant Classical will challenge NorthPoint Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. NorthPoint Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Covenant Classical surely won't give up without a fight. Socrates Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.