In the sixth contest of the day, the inner-Fayetteville showdown between Terry Sanford and Fayetteville Academy took place. Both teams entered this contest with a definite chip on their shoulder, and it made for a fairly competitive battle. Things kicked off in close fashion, as neither team was able to gain much separation until the closing minutes of the first half—where Fayetteville Academy began to take over. Their trio of Xavier Johnson, Jossiah Johnson, and Chris Walker largely carried the burden for this group, allowing them to secure a 39-28 lead entering halftime. Following the break, Terry Sanford continued to battle behind guys like Parks Helms and Brady Barnes. However, the Eagles managed to hold their lead until the final buzzer, securing an 82-66 win over Terry Sanford.
Fayetteville Academy:
Xavier Johnson- 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Jossiah Johnson- 22 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals
Chris Walker- 10 points
Terry Sanford:
Brady Barnes- 24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
Parks Helms- 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Kimani Brantley- 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal