Valor Preparatory Academy lost against Carolina International last Friday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Valor Preparatory Academy Owls fell 75-68 to the Carolina International Comets. While losing is never fun, the Owls can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 474th in North Carolina, while the Comets are ranked 97th in North Carolina).

Bishop Witherspoon
02/21/25 @ Carolina International | 30 |
02/11/25 vs Jackson Day | 31 |
02/10/25 @ Covenant Classical | 23 |
02/07/25 vs Carolina International | 23 |
02/04/25 vs Queen's Grant | 22 |
+ 15 more games |
Valor Preparatory Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bishop Witherspoon, who posted 30 points. The matchup was Witherspoon's 20th in a row with at least 21 points. Another player making a difference was Omarion Dawkins, who earned 20 points.
It was another big night for KJ Shouse Jr., who dropped a double-double with 35 points and ten boards for Carolina International. Those 35 points gave Shouse Jr. a new career-high. Landon Griffin was another key player, going 8-for-11 en route to 19 points.
Valor Preparatory Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-19 record this season. The victory made it two in a row for Carolina International and bumps their season record up to 20-7.
Valor Preparatory Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Carolina International, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 78-62 loss against Queen's Grant on the 22nd.
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