Cristo Rey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They took a blow against the Rise Academy Guardians, falling 81-47. While losing is never fun, the Royals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 361st, while the Guardians are ranked 165th).
Rise Academy had a senior duo take command as Devonte Atkins posted 25 points and five assists and Trevonte Atkins almost dropped a double-double on 23 points and nine assists. Trevonte is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Nathaniel Seaborn, who earned 15 points and five rebounds.
Cristo Rey's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Rise Academy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cristo Rey will welcome Legacy Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rise Academy, they will be playing at home against Life Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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