The Neuse Christian Academy Lions will head out to take on the St. Thomas More Academy Chancellors at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Neuse Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 27.2 points per game this season, so St. Thomas More Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Neuse Christian Academy took a loss when they played away from home back in December of 2024, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed back in December of 2024. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Southside Christian 42-14. The contest marked the Lions' most dominant win of the season so far.
Neuse Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Morgan Little out in front who posted 11 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Lyla Lindstrom, who had ten points and three steals.
Neuse Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Meanwhile, St. Thomas More Academy came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 40-21.
St. Thomas More Academy's win came from a few key players Neuse Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Adella Dehring, who posted 15 points in addition to five boards and four steals. She is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Winnie Dehring, who put up eight points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Neuse Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for St. Thomas More Academy, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-9.
Neuse Christian Academy couldn't quite finish off St. Thomas More Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2024 and fell 35-32. Can Neuse Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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