North Raleigh Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Durham Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Durham Academy Cavaliers at 7:45 p.m.
On Monday, North Raleigh Christian Academy came up short against Ravenscroft and fell 58-51. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 222nd, while the Ravens are ranked 52nd).
Meanwhile, Durham Academy posted their biggest win since December 28, 2024 on Friday. They put the hurt on Cary Academy with a sharp 70-46 victory. The Cavaliers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 24 points or more this season.
North Raleigh Christian Academy better keep an eye on Joshua Dorsette II. He was instrumental in Durham Academy's win, going 8 for 13 on his way to 21 points. Dorsette II continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. JJ Wilcox was another key player, going 6 of 9 en route to 12 points and eight rebounds.
Durham Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cary Academy only racked up eight assists.
North Raleigh Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Durham Academy, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 14-8.
North Raleigh Christian Academy came up short against Durham Academy in their previous meeting back in January, falling 74-61. Can North Raleigh Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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