A win for Thales Academy Apex just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Asheville School (Independent) Blues, falling 76-40. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 258th, while the Blues are ranked 25th).
Asheville School (Independent) got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Heimir Helgason out in front who posted 21 points. Ryan Deuel was another key player, scoring 18 points.
Thales Academy Apex dropped their record down to 1-8 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Asheville School (Independent), the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Thales Academy Apex will square off against St. Thomas More Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Asheville School (Independent), they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 74-37 victory against Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill on the 7th.
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