Research Triangle extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-8. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost an 80-76 heartbreaker at the hands of the Neuse Charter Cougars. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Monday (56), the Raptors still had to take the loss.
As for Neuse Charter, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Neuse Charter found their leader in freshman Jeremiah Edwards, who posted 48 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Edwards has scored all season. Klayton Tew was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Research Triangle will be home for the holidays to greet American Leadership Academy-Johnston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Neuse Charter, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Voyager Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026.
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