Uwharrie Charter Academy hadn't done well against Albemarle recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles blew past the Bulldogs 42-21. The 42-point effort marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Uwharrie Charter Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nevaeh Staples, who posted 16 points and four steals. Staples is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games she's played. Naimah Al-Arif was another key player, putting up six points and eight steals.
Uwharrie Charter Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Eagles
| 11/25/25 vs Albemarle | 42-21 |
| 11/21/25 vs Chatham Charter | 55-17 |
| 11/19/25 vs Union Academy | 60-27 |
| 11/18/25 vs Cedar Ridge | 62-41 |
| 02/28/25 vs Highlands | 47-37 |
| + 3 more games |
Uwharrie Charter Academy pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Albemarle, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Uwharrie Charter Academy will square off against Eastern Guilford at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Albemarle, they are taking a road trip to challenge West Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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