Basketball Game Preview: Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots vs. New Bern Christian Academy

The Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots will face off against New Bern Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

New Bern Christian Academy will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Wilmington Christian Academy extended their winning streak to six on Monday. The Patriots blew past Harrells Christian Academy 54-11. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the Patriots this season.

Taylor Pierce

Points (Career)

11/24/25 vs Harrells Christian Academy	22
11/17/25 @ Epiphany	16
11/21/25 @ Liberty Christian Academy	15
11/22/25 vs Wake Christian Academy	13
11/18/25 vs Coastal Christian	13

Wilmington Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Taylor Pierce, who went 9-for-16 to rack up 22 points. Those 22 points gave Pierce a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mallory Deutsch, who posted seven points in addition to ten assists and five steals.

Wilmington Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Harrells Christian Academy only posted three.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between New Bern Christian Academy and Pamlico Christian Academy, and New Bern Christian Academy kept the tradition alive. New Bern Christian Academy took their game on Monday with ease, bagging a 51-21 win over Pamlico Christian Academy. New Bern Christian Academy hasn't had any issues with Pamlico Christian Academy recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.

New Bern Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.

Wilmington Christian Academy suffered a grim 48-27 defeat to New Bern Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Thankfully for the Patriots, Faith Huffman (who shot 67% from the field on her way to 23 points and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.