Basketball Recap: Cornerstone Charter Takes a Loss

Cornerstone Charter lost against Leadership Academy back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Cornerstone Charter Cardinals received a blow as they fell 62-48 to the Leadership Academy Falcons.

Despite the loss, Cornerstone Charter saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Charles Walker went 7 for 13 en route to 17 points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Lake Bristol, who posted 11 points and five rebounds.

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Even though they lost, Cornerstone Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.

Leadership Academy was led to victory by Caden Ryker and Landon Burleyson. Ryker went 9 of 19 on his way to 22 points in addition to seven boards and six steals, while Burleyson went 9 for 22 en route to 22 points and three steals. Ryker is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Will Bovender was another key player, putting up three points and six assists.

Cornerstone Charter has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season. As for Leadership Academy, their win bumped their record up to 13-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cornerstone Charter won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Bishop McGuinness at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop McGuinness will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Cornerstone Charter surely won't give up without a fight. As for Leadership Academy, they and Piedmont Classical will face off at 8:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Leadership Academy is facing Piedmont Classical at the right time seeing as Piedmont Classical is stuck on a three-game losing streak.