Central Carolina Prep lost against Charlotte Elite Academy back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Central Carolina Prep Defenders were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 55-54 to the Charlotte Elite Academy Soldiers. The Defenders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kaleel Benjamin had a dynamite game for Charlotte Elite Academy, going 8 of 15 en route to 20 points and eight boards. The dominant performance gave Benjamin a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Davis Huffman, who posted nine points.
Central Carolina Prep's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Charlotte Elite Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Carolina Prep will venture away from home to face off against Non Varsity Opponent at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Charlotte Elite Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Amandla Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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