The Cristo Rey Research Triangle Bulls will head out to take on the Neuse Christian Academy Lions at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Cristo Rey Research Triangle comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Cristo Rey Research Triangle is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Excelsior Classical Academy on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Cristo Rey Research Triangle was outmatched by Excelsior Classical Academy and fell 79-29. The Bulls were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-18.
Meanwhile, Neuse Christian Academy can bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 56-42 win over Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Neuse Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Cristo Rey Research Triangle will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Aidan Graham, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine boards. Westin Tilley was another key player, putting up nine points and six rebounds.
Cristo Rey Research Triangle's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Neuse Christian Academy, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-8.
Cristo Rey Research Triangle came up short against Neuse Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 39-35. Can Cristo Rey Research Triangle avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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