Caldwell Academy's's game back in December of 2023 was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against Calvary Day School by a score of 37-25. Given Caldwell Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 199th, while Calvary Day School is ranked 447th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the loss, Calvary Day School saw an underclassman step up: Lexi Mickey dropped a triple-double on 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 steals. The game was Mickey's sixth in a row with at least ten points.
Caldwell Academy now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Calvary Day School, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-8.
Caldwell Academy will look to defend their home court on Friday against Forsyth Country Day at 5:30 p.m. As for Calvary Day School, they will head out on the road to face off against Burlington Christian Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Burlington Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of home losses, Calvary Day School a nine-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change.
