Northeast Academy For Aerospace and Advanced Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 32nd straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Columbia Wildcats, falling 61-41. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Griffins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 58-43 back in December of 2024.
Northeast Academy For Aerospace and Advanced Tech's loss came despite strong showings from Jace Rodgers and Deshaun Greene. Rodgers posted 14 points, while Greene earned 11 points.
Jayden Sawyer was his usual excellent self, going 14 of 23 on his way to 33 points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks for Columbia. Sawyer's evening made it eight games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jaimarques Whitley, who had ten points along with five boards and five steals.
Northeast Academy For Aerospace and Advanced Tech's loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Columbia, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12.
Northeast Academy For Aerospace and Advanced Tech won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Albemarle School at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Columbia, they will host Ocracoke at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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