Basketball Recap: Middle Creek Find Success + How To Watch

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Previous Games

12/11/25 - Home	64-63 W
12/06/24 - Away	37-68 L
12/07/23 - Home	52-55 L
12/06/22 - Away	47-83 L
12/07/21 - Home	49-62 L
+ 5 more games

Middle Creek took a 31-point loss the last time they faced off against Garner, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs escaped with a win on Thursday against the Trojans by the margin of a single free throw, 64-63. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since February 4th.

Middle Creek's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cole Cornelius, who posted 25 points and five rebounds. Those 25 points gave Cornelius a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brittain Queen, who earned 16 points and five boards.

Middle Creek was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in four consecutive games.

Middle Creek's record is now 5-3. As for Garner, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.

Looking ahead, Middle Creek will face off against Corvian Community at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Garner and East Wake will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.