Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Neuse Charter). They breezed by the Star Christian Academy Golden Tigers to the tune of 70-16 on Wednesday. With the Cougars ahead 49-8 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Neuse Charter's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Demonte Jackson, who scored 16 points along with three steals. Jackson has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Klayton Tew, who had 13 points plus two steals.
Neuse Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
The win got Neuse Charter back to even at 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neuse Charter will play host again on Friday to welcome Henderson Collegiate, where tip off is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. As for Star Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against New Life Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. Star Christian Academy is looking for their season's first victory.
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