Bethany Community was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat. They were dealt an 86-25 loss at the hands of the College Prep & Leadership Academy Royals. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 624th, while the Royals are ranked 145th).
Bethany Community's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Christian Benson, who posted seven points, and Elijah Harvey, who put up seven points.
Leading College Prep & Leadership Academy to victory were Robert Knotts III and Marlon Carson. Knotts III went 9 of 16 en route to 20 points and five rebounds, while Carson went 5 for 10 on his way to 17 points and five steals. With that strong performance, Knotts III is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. Another player making a difference was Harrison Sturdivant, who went 5 of 8 en route to 13 points and three steals.
Bethany Community's loss dropped their record down to 3-20. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 15-2.
Bethany Community didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 84-33 defeat against Winston-Salem Prep on the 28th. College Prep & Leadership Academy has also already played their next match, a 64-60 victory against Carver on the 28th.
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