Faith Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders, falling 86-56. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 477th, while the Crusaders are ranked 16th).
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was BLAYDE HINTON, who posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was NOAH MAYO, who scored 14 points.
Antonio Mckoy was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 31 points and 18 rebounds for Harrells Christian Academy. The matchup was Mckoy's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Amir Moore was another key player, going 5 of 7 on his way to 12 points and six rebounds.
Faith Christian's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Harrells Christian Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Faith Christian will head out to square off against Halifax Academy at 8:30 p.m. on January 17th. As for Harrells Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Cape Fear Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Cape Fear Christian Academy has won seven straight at home, while Harrells Christian Academy won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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