Basketball Recap: Nantahala Piles Up the Points Against Blue Ridge Early College

Nantahala won the last time they faced Blue Ridge Early College and things went their way on Friday too. The Nantahala Hawks took their contest with ease, bagging a 76-44 win over the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Hawks have posted since November 8, 2024.

Blue Ridge Early College's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Evan Pressley, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of William Russell, who earned ten points.

Hawks

Previous 5 Games

01/24/25 @ Blue Ridge Early College	76-44
01/23/25 @ Eastgate Life Academy	68-76
01/21/25 vs Copper Basin	91-81
01/17/25 @ Hayesville	52-89
01/16/25 vs Shining Rock Classical Academy	79-66

Nantahala's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Blue Ridge Early College, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.

Nantahala has already played their next match, a 76-63 defeat against Hiwassee Dam on the 28th. As for Blue Ridge Early College, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 81-25 loss against Hayesville on the 25th.