Basketball Recap: Daniyah Burton's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Central Cabarrus over Robinson

By Team Reports Feb 12, 2025, 6:50am

Basketball Recap: Central Cabarrus Vikings vs. Robinson Bulldogs

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Central Cabarrus suffered their biggest defeat since December 28, 2024 on Tuesday. They came up short against the Robinson Bulldogs, falling 72-46. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.

Daniyah Burton

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02/11/25 vs Robinson8
02/07/25 vs West Rowan9
02/04/25 vs Lake Norman Charter13

Central Cabarrus' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniyah Burton, who posted 13 points and eight rebounds. Burton is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. Jahnae Duncan was another key player, putting up six points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals.

Even though they lost, Central Cabarrus smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in seven consecutive matches.

Camri Hobbs was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 21 points and 12 boards for Robinson. That's the most rebounds Hobbs has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Destiny Chambers, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 boards.

Central Cabarrus' defeat dropped their record down to 9-14. As for Robinson, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Cabarrus will square off against Concord at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Cabarrus is facing Concord at the right time seeing as Concord is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Robinson, they will take on East Rowan at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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