Cornerstone Charter played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 74-51 to the College Prep & Leadership Academy Royals. The defeat continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Royals: they've now lost four in a row.
Cornerstone Charter's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyler Smith, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Lake Bristol, who posted 13 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Cornerstone Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games.
College Prep & Leadership Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Robert Knotts III, who went 8 of 12 on his way to 18 points. What's more, Knotts III also posted a 67% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in February of 2024. Marlon Carson was another key player, going 6 for 13 en route to 12 points and five steals.
Cornerstone Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, their win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4.
Coming up, Cornerstone Charter will be playing at home against Winston-Salem Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, they will face off against Bishop McGuinness at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Bishop McGuinness' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten contests.
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