After flying high against Capitol Encore Academy last Thursday, New Life Christian Academy came back down to earth. The New Life Christian Academy Monarchs took an 85-80 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elevation Prep Academy Honey Badgers. The Monarchs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Honey Badgers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Despite the defeat, New Life Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jaylen Mason dropped a double-double on 25 points and ten boards. Mason is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. LaShaude McElvine was another key player, going 6 of 15 en route to 16 points and three steals.
Even though they lost, New Life Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
HARVEY BEDELL had a dynamite game for Elevation Prep Academy, going 8 for 13 on his way to 25 points and four steals. Those 25 points gave BEDELL a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of DEMARCUS RICHARDSON, who posted eight points in addition to six boards and four steals.
Monarchs
| 01/18/25 @ Elevation Prep Academy | 80-85 |
| 01/16/25 vs Capitol Encore Academy | 91-44 |
| 01/13/25 @ Howard | 68-66 |
| 01/07/25 @ Riverside Christian Academy | 57-52 |
| 12/21/24 vs Fayetteville Academy | 57-72 |
New Life Christian Academy moved to 10-14 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Elevation Prep Academy, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-9.
New Life Christian Academy and Elevation Prep Academy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. New Life Christian Academy (ranked 359th) will meet Westover (ranked 174th) at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Similarly, Elevation Prep Academy will take on Oak Hill Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday down 398 places (417 vs. 19).
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