It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Cape Fear Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Crossroads Christian Colts out 61-59. The win was just business as usual for the Eagles, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.
Cape Fear Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Justin Chestnutt led the charge by dropping a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Chestnutt has been hot , having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Dunkins, who went 8 for 17 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds.
Crossroads Christian lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Kobe Edgerton, who went 8 for 11 en route to 19 points plus four steals. The contest was Edgerton's third in a row with at least ten points. Sean Smith was another key player, going 7 for 16 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds and two steals.
Cape Fear Christian Academy's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points per game. As for Crossroads Christian, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cape Fear Christian Academy will face off against Cresset Christian Academy at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Cape Fear Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Cresset Christian Academy likes a good challenge. As for Crossroads Christian, they will take on New Garden Friends at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Crossroads Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 71.8 points per game this season.
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