Basketball Recap: Neuse Christian Academy Skates Past Cristo Rey Research Triangle with Ease

Lions

Team Score

01/17/25 vs Cristo Rey Research Triangle	51
12/10/24 vs Friendship Christian	44
12/17/24 vs Southside Christian	42
01/13/25 @ Thales Academy Apex	39
11/12/24 vs Raleigh Christian Academy	39

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Neuse Christian Academy). They claimed a resounding 51-21 win over the Cristo Rey Research Triangle Bulls. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 20 points or more this season.

Leading Neuse Christian Academy to victory were Morgan Little and Lyla Lindstrom. Little posted 15 points and three steals, while Lindstrom had 15 points and seven rebounds. That's the most points Little has posted since back in January of 2024. Lila Sarant was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten boards.

Neuse Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

When it comes to explaining why Cristo Rey Research Triangle lost on Friday, don't look at Yari Fortune. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.

With the victory, Neuse Christian Academy broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-6. As for Cristo Rey Research Triangle, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.

Neuse Christian Academy has already played their next contest, a 59-42 defeat against Thales Academy Rolesville on the 21st. As for Cristo Rey Research Triangle, they will head out on the road to face off against Carolina Friends at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.