The Cristo Rey Research Triangle Bulls pushed their score all the way to 58 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell to Liberty Christian 62-58. While losing is never fun, Cristo Rey Research Triangle can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 593rd, while Liberty Christian is ranked 259th).
Despite the loss, Cristo Rey Research Triangle had strong showings from Christian Gill, who scored 27 points along with eight rebounds and three steals, and Jamaal Miller, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 16 rebounds. That was a full 46.6% of Cristo Rey Research Triangle's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Cristo Rey Research Triangle now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Liberty Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cristo Rey Research Triangle will take on Varsity Opponent at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Liberty Christian, they will be playing at home against Southside Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Southside Christian has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Liberty Christian will arrive with three straight wins.
