Neuse Christian Academy is 8-0 against St. Thomas More Academy since January of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Neuse Christian Academy Lions will look to defend their home court against the St. Thomas More Academy Chancellors at 6:45 p.m. Neuse Christian Academy is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Neuse Christian Academy suffered their biggest loss since November 14, 2023 on Friday. They were beaten by Friendship Christian 61-26. Neuse Christian Academy has not had much luck with Friendship Christian recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite the loss, Neuse Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Westin Tilley scored four points along with four steals. Reed Ransone was another key contributor, scoring five points along with two blocks.
Even though St. Thomas More Academy has not done well against Thales Academy Apex recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. St. Thomas More Academy strolled past Thales Academy Apex with points to spare, taking the game 56-41. The score was all tied up 22-22 at the break, but St. Thomas More Academy was the better team in the second half.
Neuse Christian Academy has not been sharp recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season. As for St. Thomas More Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Everything came up roses for Neuse Christian Academy against St. Thomas More Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 65-16 win. With Neuse Christian Academy ahead 36-6 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
