Basketball Recap: Rocky Mount Academy Gets the Win

Taylor Carmichael

Points

12/02/25 vs Liberty Christian Academy	28
11/25/25 @ St. Thomas More Academy	26
11/18/25 vs Arendell Parrott Academy	21
11/17/25 @ Christ Covenant	26
11/13/25 @ Wilson Christian Academy	23

If Liberty Christian Academy wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Rocky Mount Academy, they should've done a better job of containing Taylor Carmichael. The Eagles blew past the Heat 70-28 on Tuesday with plenty of help from Carmichael, who posted 28 points and five assists. Her evening made it five games in a row in which she has scored at least 21 points.

When it comes to explaining why Liberty Christian Academy lost, don't look at Hollyn Thigpen. Despite the final result, she shot 67% from the field to rack up 13 points and four steals.

Rocky Mount Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Liberty Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Rocky Mount Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 73-15 victory against Harrells Christian Academy on the 9th. As for Liberty Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 47-11 loss against Southeastern Christian Academy on the 4th.