The Neuse Christian Academy Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by St. Thomas More Academy at home and fell 64-30. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Neuse Christian Academy has suffered since November 14, 2023.
Neuse Christian 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 Josh Martin, who scored nine points along with 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Reed Ransone, who scored nine points along with 12 rebounds.
St. Thomas More Academy found their leader in underclassman John Paul Mack, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. Another player making a difference was Joseph De Guzman, who scored 14 points along with four steals.
Neuse Christian Academy has been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-12 record this season. As for St. Thomas More Academy, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neuse Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Thales Academy Rolesville at 7:45 p.m. on January 23rd. Thales Academy Rolesville is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak. As for St. Thomas More Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. One thing working in Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last nine matchups.
