Basketball Recap: East Duplin Panthers vs. Richlands Wildcats
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Duplin). They claimed a resounding 68-12 win over the Richlands Wildcats. With that victory, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 53.8 points per game.
East Duplin found their leader in sophomore Kinsey Cave, who went 6 for 9 en route to 15 points plus seven assists and five rebounds. Zoe Cavanaugh was another key player, going 5 for 9 en route to 12 points plus four steals.
East Duplin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 29 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
East Duplin's record now sits at 3-1. As for Richlands, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
East Duplin won't have much time to rest: their next game is against White Oak at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. East Duplin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.8 points per game this season. As for Richlands, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll challenge Northside - Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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