Basketball Recap: Chapel Hill Tigers vs. Cedar Ridge Fighting Red Wolves
Chapel Hill had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They claimed a resounding 61-24 victory over the Cedar Ridge Fighting Red Wolves. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
Ashton Beale was nothing short of spectacular: she almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Scarlett Gilner, who had seven points along with eight steals.
Chapel Hill smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 31 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Cedar Ridge saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kate Finnegan scored seven points along with nine rebounds and two blocks.
Cedar Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chapel Hill will welcome Pinecrest at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Chapel Hill will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Cedar Ridge, they will host Durham School of the Arts at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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