North Raleigh Christian Academy is 0-3 against Cary Christian since November of 2016 but things could change on Monday. North Raleigh Christian Academy will be home for the holidays to greet Cary Christian at 7:45 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Friday, North Raleigh Christian Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 46-41 to Cardinal Gibbons. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 265th, while the Crusaders are ranked eighth).
Meanwhile, Cary Christian played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 60-38 to GRACE Christian. The matchup marked the Knights' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
North Raleigh Christian Academy will have to contain Elijah Holmes as he made an impact in Cary Christian's last game. He posted ten points along with six boards and four steals. Holmes is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Ashworth, who had seven points.
North Raleigh Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Cary Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
North Raleigh Christian Academy was taken down by Cary Christian 70-38 in their previous meeting back in December of 2018. Will North Raleigh Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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