Cary Academy dominates boys, girls basketball games with Wake Christian
By Andrew Tie
CARY
The Cary Academy basketball teams defended home court Tuesday night, notching big wins for the girls and boys teams over the Wake Christian Bulldogs.
The Chargers’ girls team jumped out to a big lead after the first quarter and held off a comeback attempt to defeat the Bulldogs 53-43. Senior Lauren Callihan, who scored her 1,000th career point in a win over Saint Mary’s last week, once again led her team with 21 points. Maya Agnihotri chipped in with 10 points for CA.
In the boys’ game, Cary Academy shot well and often from behind the 3-point line in the 69-47 win. The Chargers hit 10 total triples, eight of which came from Trey Murphy.
Dequan Lockamy led Wake Christian with 19 points, and Syvon Holland added 10.
GIRLS
The Cary Academy girls (5-5, 2-1) picked up the TISAC win with a 17-1 opening quarter that set the tone for the game. They showed offensive balance with players like Sullivan Morgus and Agnihotri aiding Callihan and giving the Chargers a multi-pronged attack.
As the game wore on, the Bulldogs chipped away at the lead little by little.
“We finally started hitting some shots and that always helps,” said Wake Christian coach Randy Johnson. “Their effort was good. They played hard and defended well.”
Although the Chargers let the Bulldogs (4-7, 1-1) back in the game, they pulled away, in large part behind the efforts of Callihan.
“As a senior, she has accepted the role of being the leader,” said Chargers coach Sequenta Blackman. “When our back is against the wall, we look to our leader.”
The Chargers showed fatigue in the second half constantly escaping a full court press, but Callihan came through for her team as primary ball handler and scorer. She scored 10 of her team’s 22 points in the second half.
Leading the Bulldogs in scoring was Savannah Craft with 13 points and Annah Bishop with 10.
By Andrew Tie
CARY
The Cary Academy basketball teams defended home court Tuesday night, notching big wins for the girls and boys teams over the Wake Christian Bulldogs.
The Chargers’ girls team jumped out to a big lead after the first quarter and held off a comeback attempt to defeat the Bulldogs 53-43. Senior Lauren Callihan, who scored her 1,000th career point in a win over Saint Mary’s last week, once again led her team with 21 points. Maya Agnihotri chipped in with 10 points for CA.
In the boys’ game, Cary Academy shot well and often from behind the 3-point line in the 69-47 win. The Chargers hit 10 total triples, eight of which came from Trey Murphy.
Dequan Lockamy led Wake Christian with 19 points, and Syvon Holland added 10.
GIRLS
The Cary Academy girls (5-5, 2-1) picked up the TISAC win with a 17-1 opening quarter that set the tone for the game. They showed offensive balance with players like Sullivan Morgus and Agnihotri aiding Callihan and giving the Chargers a multi-pronged attack.
As the game wore on, the Bulldogs chipped away at the lead little by little.
“We finally started hitting some shots and that always helps,” said Wake Christian coach Randy Johnson. “Their effort was good. They played hard and defended well.”
Although the Chargers let the Bulldogs (4-7, 1-1) back in the game, they pulled away, in large part behind the efforts of Callihan.
“As a senior, she has accepted the role of being the leader,” said Chargers coach Sequenta Blackman. “When our back is against the wall, we look to our leader.”
The Chargers showed fatigue in the second half constantly escaping a full court press, but Callihan came through for her team as primary ball handler and scorer. She scored 10 of her team’s 22 points in the second half.
Leading the Bulldogs in scoring was Savannah Craft with 13 points and Annah Bishop with 10.
