Deshawn Woods drives and draws a foul for Cape Fear Christian.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

Cape Fear Christian Academy’s varsity boys basketball team had a 21-19 lead over Mount Zion after the first quarter in the first round of the Crusader Christmas Classic on Monday at Grace Christian School in Sanford.

The Warriors upped the tempo in the second quarter and began to control the boards with their size on the way to an 87-42 win.

The Eagles were led by 14 points from Deshawn Woods. David Okropiridze had 11 points before he was sidelined by a knee strain in the third quarter.

Jakson Cullen finished with eight points for CFCA. Reid Miller netted four points, Brandon Surles scored three and Trevor McLamb added two.

The Eagles (4-5) take on University Prep in the tournament at GCS today at noon.

Deshawn Woods goes up for a shot in the paint on Monday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

Seventh-grader Brandon Surles handles the ball for CFCA.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

CFCA coach Dwain Ellis watches the action at Grace Christian.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

CFCA point guard Zeke Brock is out with an ankle injury.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)