Fayetteville Christian couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a hard 37-23 fall against the Thales Academy Rolesville Knights on Friday.
Despite the loss, Fayetteville Christian had strong showings from Amelia Johnson, who posted ten points plus seven steals, and Kaitlyn Jones, who posted three points along with seven rebounds and six steals.
Even though they lost, Fayetteville Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thales Academy Rolesville only pulled down 12.
Thales Academy Rolesville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mary Niebauer, who posted 24 points. Elizabeth Rowland was another key player, earning six points along with 12 rebounds and six blocks.
Fayetteville Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 32-15 defeat against Arendell Parrott Academy on the 12th. Thales Academy Rolesville has also already played their next match, a 55-22 loss against Cary Christian on the 12th.
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