Neuse Charter took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They really took it to the Ascend Leadership Aviators for the full four quarters, racking up a 74-43 victory. With the Cougars ahead 46-20 at the half, the game was all but over already.

Klayton Tew
| 11/07/25 vs Ascend Leadership | 24 |
| 01/08/25 @ Ascend Leadership | 23 |
| 12/11/24 @ Wake Prep Academy | 21 |
| 02/05/25 vs Lakewood | 18 |
| 01/14/25 @ North Duplin | 18 |
Neuse Charter was led to victory by Klayton Tew and Jeremiah Edwards. Tew dropped a double-double with 24 points and 11 boards, while Edwards posted 27 points and five rebounds. Those 24 points gave Tew a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nate Buck, who earned eight points.
Ascend Leadership's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Neuse Charter will take on Friendship Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ascend Leadership, they will face off against Chatham Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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