NC GBB Academy National had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the Cresset Christian Academy Eagles with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 65-49.
Ella Pierre-Louis had an outrageously good game as she posted 12 points in addition to five rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Samiyah Barker, who earned four points along with five assists and three steals.
Despite the defeat, Cresset Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Trinity Jefferson earned 27 points. The match was Jefferson's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Lamyiah Jarrett, who posted 11 points.
With the loss, Cresset Christian Academy broke their 19-game winning streak and moved their record to 2-1.
NC GBB Academy National has already played their next game, a 54-51 victory against Example Academy National on the 25th. As for Cresset Christian Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Cape Fear Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. on December 6th. Cresset Christian Academy is facing Cape Fear Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Cape Fear Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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