Topsail lost against Cape Fear Academy back in December of 2022 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Pirates fell 41-34 to the Hurricanes. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 289th, while the Hurricanes are ranked 126th).

Raymond Zwack
| 12/09/25 vs Cape Fear Academy | 75% |
| 11/21/25 @ New Bern | 50% |
| 11/20/25 vs Cleveland | 67% |
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Raymond Zwack, who posted six points. Zwack is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Mason French was another key player, putting up six points and three steals.
Cape Fear Academy found their leader in sophomore Alex Wolf, who went 5-for-7 on his way to 16 points. Another player making a difference was Luke Fascher, who scored ten points and five rebounds.
This is the second loss in a row for Topsail and nudges their season record down to 2-5. As for Cape Fear Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Topsail will take on Ashley at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Pirates their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Cape Fear Academy, they will venture away from home to take on Calvary Day School at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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