College Prep & Leadership Academy waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They took down the Piedmont Classical Bobcats 69-52. Given the Royals' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Bobcats are ranked 445th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
College Prep & Leadership Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyrie Pressley, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds. That's the most boards Pressley has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ahmad Frazier, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 rebounds.
College Prep & Leadership Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 19 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Piedmont Classical lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Christian Daye, who posted 12 points. Jalen Ferrell was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Royals
| 01/17/25 vs Piedmont Classical | 69-52 |
| 01/08/25 vs Phoenix Academy | 82-35 |
| 01/07/25 vs Cornerstone Charter | 73-32 |
| 12/13/24 vs Bethany Community | 86-29 |
| 12/10/24 vs Triad Math and Science Academy | 80-14 |
| + 6 more games |
College Prep & Leadership Academy's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.6 points per game. As for Piedmont Classical, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
College Prep & Leadership Academy has already played their next contest, a 73-32 victory against Albemarle on the 18th. As for Piedmont Classical, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 51-23 win against Bethany Community on the 23rd.
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