Research Triangle was the 39-37 winner over Raleigh Charter when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Research Triangle Raptors fell 41-30 to the Raleigh Charter Phoenix on Tuesday. The Raptors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Research Triangle's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sam Griffith, who posted ten points.
Research Triangle's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Raleigh Charter, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Research Triangle will host Franklin Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine matches -- so hopefully Research Triangle likes a good challenge. As for Raleigh Charter, they will be playing at home against East Wake Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Raleigh Charter is facing East Wake Academy at the right time seeing as East Wake Academy is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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