The Friendship Christian Falcons came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23 points) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past Thales Academy Apex 54-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Friendship Christian has posted yet this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Friendship Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Eugene Amadi, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 15 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Peed, who scored 19 points along with two steals.
Friendship Christian has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. As for Thales Academy Apex, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost 16 of their last 19 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-20 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Friendship Christian will take on Thales Academy Rolesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thales Academy Rolesville is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak. As for Thales Academy Apex, they will be playing at home against Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past nine contests -- so hopefully Thales Academy Apex likes a good challenge.
