Basketball Recap: Lincolnton Piles Up the Points Against Cherryville + How To Watch

By Team Reports Dec 5, 2025, 6:12am

Basketball Recap: Lincolnton Wolves vs. Cherryville Ironmen

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & Cherryville High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 3 Games

12/04/25 - Away61-7 W
11/19/24 - Home56-47 W
12/12/23 - Away51-41 W

A well-balanced attack led Lincolnton over Cherryville in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Wolves blew the Ironmen out of the water with a 61-7 final score. With the Wolves ahead 46-3 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.

Curmiya Tillman had a dynamite game, dropping a double-double with 17 points and 14 steals. Those 14 steals gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nyjaiviah Blake, who posted 12 points in addition to seven steals and five rebounds.

Lincolnton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 34 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

The win made it two in a row for Lincolnton and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 49 points in those games. As for Cherryville, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincolnton will challenge East Lincoln at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cherryville, they will take on East Gaston at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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