Coastal Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against the Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes, falling 49-25. While losing is never fun, the Centurions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 408th, while the Hurricanes are ranked 142nd).
It was another big night for Milly Kelley, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds for Cape Fear Academy. Kelley's evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Addie Fikry was another key player, putting up three points in addition to 15 boards and three steals.
Coastal Christian's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Cape Fear Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-5.
Coastal Christian and Cape Fear Academy's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Coastal Christian and John Paul II Catholic (who has only given up 27.84 points per game) will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Cape Fear Academy will square off against Arendell Parrott Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, a team that's only allowed 28.82 points per game.
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