If Falls Lake was feeling good fresh off their 65-39 takedown of Oxford Prep back in December of 2024, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Falls Lake Firebirds took a 68-52 bruising from the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns on Thursday. The Firebirds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Unicorns apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
NCSSM: Durham's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chris Chen led the charge by going 7 of 10 on his way to 18 points. Chen is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethann Burkett, who posted 15 points and four steals.
Falls Lake has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for NCSSM: Durham, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4.
Falls Lake will take on Wake Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wake Prep Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Falls Lake likes a good challenge. As for NCSSM: Durham, they will challenge East Wake Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. NCSSM: Durham is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.6 points per game this season.
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