Basketball Recap: Allysia Pettis' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Kings Mountain over Carson

Kings Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 42-37 heartbreaker at the hands of the Carson Cougars. The Mountaineers lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in February of 2021, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 69-33 score last time.

Kings Mountain's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Allysia Pettis, who posted six points and 14 rebounds. Those 14 rebounds gave Pettis a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Miller, who had eight points.

Even though they lost, Kings Mountain smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in three consecutive games.

Carson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Allie Martin, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 boards. Martin is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylee Hedrick, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.

Kings Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Carson, their win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-11.

Kings Mountain will welcome Huss at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Carson, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against South Rowan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Considering South Rowan has lost three straight at home and Carson three straight on the road , this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.