Neuse Charter's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Southside Christian Warriors 60-37. The Cougars pushed the score to 44-19 by the end of the third, a deficit the Warriors cut but never quite recovered from.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Neuse Charter to victory, but perhaps none more so than Demonte Jackson, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Jackson also racked up three offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Donolyjah Tyrell, who posted six points plus 17 rebounds and four blocks.
Neuse Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southside Christian only pulled down 14.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Gabe Ansley, who scored six points in addition to six rebounds. Zach Pope was another key player, posting three points plus 11 rebounds and two blocks.
The win got Neuse Charter back to even at 2-2. As for Southside Christian, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neuse Charter will face off against Freedom Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neuse Charter is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.5 points per game this season. As for Southside Christian, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on New Life Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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