Eli Shwaikeh had 16 points for CFCA on Monday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Cape Fear Christian Academy hosted O’Neal School of Southern Pines as the Eagles began their middle school basketball seasons on Monday.
The Falcons took the girls game, 39-17, and topped CFCA, 38-29, in the boys game.
Eli Shwaikeh had 16 points to lead the Eagles in the boys game. Tyson Stephens scored seven points despite missing a portion of the second half with an injury. Gunner Dorman had four points and Parker McLamb added two.
The visitors used their size advantage for offensive rebounds.
“What killed us was second-chance points,” said Eagles coach Alex Godwin. “We are going to fix that.”
Ella Wilborn led the CFCA girls with eight points. Finley Phillips and Mary Andemichael each had four points. Carolina Wynns scored one point.
“We learned a lot in our first game and have a list of things to work on to improve our game,” said Eagles girls coach Falon Kessler. “I’m confident our girls will grow and improve their skills this season.”
The Eagles continue middle school nonconference play at St. John Paul II of Southern Pines on December 1.
Tyson Stephens shoots a jumper in Monday’s matchup with O’Neal.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Parker McLamb starts a drive in the season opener.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Gunner Dorman challenges on the dribble at CFCA on Monday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
The middle school cheerleaders lend their support.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
The Eagles get ready to burst forth and start the 2023-24 season.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Kinsley Godwin handles the ball in the middle school girls game.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Mary Andemichael considers her options from the wing.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Finley Phillips drives for the CFCA middle school girls on Monday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Ella Wilborn (44) had eight points for the Eagles against O’Neal.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
