Falls Lake was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 66-39 loss at the hands of the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Unicorns this season, with their most recent defeat being a 59-49 loss back in January.
Jonathan Taylor- Hamilton
| 02/17/25 @ NCSSM: Durham | 22 |
| 02/13/25 @ Franklin Academy | 14 |
| 02/12/25 @ Raleigh Charter | 6 |
| 02/10/25 @ East Wake Academy | 17 |
| 02/06/25 @ Chatham Central | 9 |
| + 10 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Falls Lake lost, don't look at Jonathan Taylor- Hamilton. Despite the final result, he went 8-for-15 on his way to 22 points. That's the most points Taylor- Hamilton has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Camden Cooke, who earned six points.
NCSSM: Durham's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex Caza, who almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine boards. Caza is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 56% in the last five games he's played. Ethann Burkett was another key player, going 8-for-13 to rack up 19 points.
Falls Lake's defeat dropped their record down to 6-18. As for NCSSM: Durham, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-8.
Falls Lake does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for NCSSM: Durham, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 68-60 victory against Wake Prep Academy on the 18th.
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