The Hilltop Christian Chargers will face off against the Triad Baptist Christian Academy Titans at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a five-game winning streak alive.
Hilltop Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past Greenville Christian Academy with points to spare, taking the game 43-25. Given the Chargers' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 173rd, while the Knights are ranked 362nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hilltop Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Philip Joyner, who shot 50% from the field en route to 15 points. Another player making a difference was Caleb Barbour, who posted eight points and eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Triad Baptist Christian Academy posted their closest victory since December 27, 2024 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 61-58 win over Alamance Christian.
Hilltop Christian's record is now 24-4. As for Triad Baptist Christian Academy, their record now sits at 28-8.
Hilltop Christian barely slipped by Triad Baptist Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, winning 74-73. Will Hilltop Christian repeat their success, or does Triad Baptist Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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