Knights Defeat Eagles in Revenge Game

Mason Ashworth's strong performance leads Cary Christian to victory over GRACE Christian

Feb. 22, 2026 at 3:26pm

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The Cary Christian Knights defeated the GRACE Christian Eagles 56-41 in a revenge game, with Mason Ashworth scoring 18 points on 7-for-7 shooting. The Knights' victory was a true team effort, with several players turning in solid performances, including Cennoth Kalisiak who scored 17 points. The loss dropped GRACE Christian's record to 18-10 on the season.

Why it matters

This game was a rematch of an earlier contest in which GRACE Christian had defeated Cary Christian 66-44. The Knights were looking to avenge that loss and prove they could compete with their rivals, which they did in a convincing fashion.

The details

Cary Christian's victory was fueled by a balanced offensive attack, with the team finishing the game with 15 assists. Mason Ashworth was the standout, making all 7 of his shots for 18 points. Cennoth Kalisiak also had a strong game, shooting 54% from the field and scoring 17 points with 3 steals. For GRACE Christian, Braylen McRae had 13 points and 3 steals, while Gideon Anum scored 11 points on 5-for-5 shooting.

  • On February 12, 2026, Mason Ashworth scored 18 points against GRACE Christian.
  • On February 9, 2026, Mason Ashworth scored 8 points against Wake Christian Academy.
  • On February 6, 2026, Mason Ashworth scored 6 points against Trinity Academy.

The players

Mason Ashworth

A player for the Cary Christian Knights who has been improving his scoring in recent games, making all 7 of his shots for 18 points in the win over GRACE Christian.

Cennoth Kalisiak

A player for the Cary Christian Knights who shot 54% from the field and scored 17 points with 3 steals in the win over GRACE Christian.

Braylen McRae

A player for the GRACE Christian Eagles who scored 13 points and had 3 steals in the loss to Cary Christian.

Gideon Anum

A player for the GRACE Christian Eagles who scored 11 points on 5-for-5 shooting in the loss to Cary Christian.

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What’s next

Cary Christian has already played their next matchup, a 46-36 loss against Trinity Academy on February 13th. GRACE Christian also quickly returned to the court, earning a 62-42 victory against Arendell Parrott Academy on February 17th.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and balanced scoring of the Cary Christian Knights, who were able to avenge an earlier loss to their rivals GRACE Christian. The Knights' team-oriented approach and improved individual performances, particularly from Mason Ashworth, were key factors in their victory.