The Thales Academy Flowers Plantation Vikings escaped with a win on Saturday against the Faith Christian Academy Conquerors by the margin of a single free throw, 41-40.
Several Conquerors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Josie Van Essendelft, who posted 17 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Van Essendelft is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games she's played. Bella Finney was another key player, putting up eight points along with 17 boards and five steals.
Thales Academy Flowers Plantation now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Faith Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Thales Academy Flowers Plantation will square off against Thales Academy Rolesville at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Faith Christian Academy, they will face off against Community Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
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