Basketball Recap: Amir Tate Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Neuse Charter

Wildcats

Previous 5 Games

02/04/25 vs Neuse Charter	68-48
01/28/25 vs North Duplin	61-82
01/27/25 @ Lakewood	64-66
01/17/25 @ Neuse Charter	70-54
01/15/25 vs Harnett Central	43-85

Hobbton's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 68-48 margin over the Neuse Charter Cougars. With that win, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 50.2 points per game.

Hobbton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amir Tate led the charge by putting up 22 points. Richard Simpson was another key player, earning 14 points.

When it comes to explaining why Neuse Charter lost, don't look at Donolyjah Tyrell. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 boards. Tyrell is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Klayton Tew, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.

Hobbton's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Neuse Charter, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-10.

Hobbton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 70-56 win against Rosewood on the 5th. As for Neuse Charter, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, an 81-54 loss against Lakewood on the 5th.