If Neuse Christian Academy was riding high fresh off their 63-20 takedown of Cristo Rey Research Triangle last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Neuse Christian Academy Lions came up short against the Thales Academy Rolesville Knights on Tuesday, falling 60-40. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 65-29 back in December of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Neuse Christian Academy lost, don't look at Carter Brown. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points and three steals. Reed Ransone was another key player, putting up ten points.
Thales Academy Rolesville found their leader in freshman Tony Lopez, who went 6 for 11 on his way to 16 points and seven steals. Lopez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Cleek, who put up eight points along with seven boards and five assists.
Neuse Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neuse Christian Academy will venture away from home to face off against Friendship Christian at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thales Academy Rolesville, they are taking a road trip to square off against St. Thomas More Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Thales Academy Rolesville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.2 points per game this season.
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