Raleigh Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 46-29 to the Wake Prep Academy Guardians. While losing is never fun, the Phoenix can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 546th, while the Guardians are ranked 217th).
Wake Prep Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zanasha Bolden led the charge by going 8 of 19 on her way to 17 points. Bolden is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Karly Beckstrand was another key player, putting up four points along with ten boards and six steals.
Raleigh Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Wake Prep Academy, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Raleigh Charter will face off against NCSSM: Durham at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wake Prep Academy, they will take on East Wake Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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