On Friday, the Salem Seminoles were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 55-50 to the New Faith Christian Academy Titans . The Seminoles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
New Faith Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ashtain Preston out in front who went 5 for 11 on his way to 20 points and three steals. Preston's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Landen Render was another key player, going 5 of 9 on his way to 16 points and three steals.
Salem's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-6. As for New Faith Christian Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem will head out to challenge Redan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Faith Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Wilson Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in New Faith Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups.
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