Basketball Recap: Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill Takes a Loss

Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 61-44 to the North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights. The Lion were not able to make up for their defeat to the Knights from their previous meeting back in November of 2015.

When it comes to explaining why Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill lost, don't look at Noah Kim. Despite the final result, he posted 26 points and six steals. Those six steals gave Kim a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luke Kinder, who put up ten points.

North Raleigh Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brennen Jefferson, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Jefferson's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Thompson, who had eight points in addition to nine rebounds and five blocks.

Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for North Raleigh Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6.

Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Durham Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for North Raleigh Christian Academy, they will host Cresset Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.