Crossroads Christian blew Cape Fear Christian Academy out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Cape Fear Christian Academy got their revenge. The Crossroads Christian Colts fell just short of the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles by a score of 61-59. The game was a 28-28 toss-up at halftime, but the Colts couldn't quite close it out.
Several Colts players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kobe Edgerton, who went 8 for 11 en route to 19 points plus four steals. Edgerton is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Sean Smith, who went 7 for 16 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Crossroads Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Cape Fear Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Justin Chestnutt out in front who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Dunkins, who went 8 for 17 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds.
Crossroads Christian's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crossroads Christian will welcome New Garden Friends at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Crossroads Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 71.8 points per game this season. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cresset Christian Academy at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Cape Fear Christian Academy also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 66.6 points per game.
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