The North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights will face off against the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
North Raleigh Christian Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They strolled past John Paul II Catholic with points to spare, taking the game 46-28. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Saints recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Gibbons beat Green Level 64-56 on Thursday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Crusaders' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked eighth, while the Gators are ranked 373rd).
North Raleigh Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Cardinal Gibbons, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.
North Raleigh Christian Academy came up short against Cardinal Gibbons in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 52-47. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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