Research Triangle lost to Voyager Academy back in December of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Raptors took a 78-70 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Raptors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 589th, while the Vikings are ranked 235th).
Voyager Academy was led to victory by Darin Jones and Tristan Gibson. Jones went 6-for-11 en route to 22 points, while Gibson shot 88% from the field to rack up 16 points and four steals. The contest was Gibson's ninth in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Carlos Green, who shot 83% from the field on his way to 12 points.
Research Triangle has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Voyager Academy, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Research Triangle will square off against NCSSM: Durham at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Voyager Academy, they will face off against Franklin Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings will need to watch out since the Patriots have now posted at least 55 points in their last eight games.
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