Basketball Recap: Ridgecroft Skates Past Northeast Academy with Ease

Rams

Margin (Wins)

12/07/24 vs Tidewater Academy	46
11/09/24 @ Bethel Assembly Christian Academy	45
01/28/25 vs Northeast Academy	40
01/29/25 @ Northeast Academy	38
11/08/24 vs Ahoskie Christian	27
11/12/24 vs Kerr-Vance Academy	20

Ridgecroft won the last time they faced Northeast Academy and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Ridgecroft Rams claimed a resounding 67-29 victory over the Northeast Academy Eagles. The Rams have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 20 points or more this season.

Ridgecroft's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nacir Lewis, who went 8 of 15 en route to 17 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Javion Leary, who went 7 for 13 on his way to 16 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.

Ridgecroft was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northeast Academy only posted one assist.

Northeast Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Judson Smith, who posted eight points and nine boards. Camden White was another key player, putting up five points.

Ridgecroft has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. As for Northeast Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-11.

Ridgecroft has already played their next match, an 80-69 win against Pungo Christian Academy on the 30th. Northeast Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.