If the Albemarle School Colts were riding high off their 62-19 takedown of the Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Albemarle School took a 55-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of Crossroads Christian on Thursday. While losing is never fun, Albemarle School can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 371st, while Crossroads Christian is ranked 158th).
Albemarle School's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Braelyne Brewer, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and two steals, and Madelyn Delosreyes who scored 17 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Delosreyes is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last 15 games she's played.
Crossroads Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elyssa Phillps led the charge by scoring 25 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Phillps also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Leanna Wimsatt was another key contributor, scoring 20 points along with six steals.
Albemarle School has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-16 record this season. As for Crossroads Christian, they pushed their record up to 16-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Albemarle School does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Crossroads Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Ridgecroft at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ridgecroft will roll in looking for their 21st straight victory, something Crossroads Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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