Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes walked away with it. They walked away with a 46-37 win over the Centurions on Thursday. The score was all tied up 23-23 at the break, but Cape Fear Academy was the better team in the second half.
Cape Fear Academy found their leader in underclassman Kareem Anderson, who scored 24 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Anderson has scored all season. Isaiah Gibson was another key contributor, scoring six points along with nine rebounds.
Cape Fear Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Coastal Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-16 record this season.
Cape Fear Academy will face off against High Point Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. High Point Christian Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Cape Fear Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Coastal Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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