Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy won the last time they faced Carolina International and things went their way on Thursday too. The Gryphons walked away with a 77-66 victory over the Comets. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Gryphons.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chance Malachi led the charge by shooting 60% from the field to rack up 19 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. Malachi has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Kenyon Surratt, who went 5-for-7 en route to 12 points along with seven steals and three blocks.
Gryphons
| 01/29/26 @ Carolina International | 23 |
| 12/09/25 @ Mitchell | 19 |
| 12/19/25 vs Mountain Island Charter | 15 |
| 12/05/25 vs Sugar Creek Charter | 15 |
| 11/25/25 @ North Buncombe | 15 |
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 23 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Carolina International, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Coincidentally, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and Carolina International will both be playing Mountain Island Charter the next time they take the court. The Comets will host the Raptors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Gryphons will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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