Recap: Freedom Patriots vs. Alexander Central Cougars
The Freedom Patriots were the 57-44 winner over the Alexander Central Cougars when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. Freedom took a 51-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of Alexander Central on Friday. While losing is never fun, Freedom can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 134th, while Alexander Central is ranked 35th).
Alexander Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kirstyn Herman, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 rebounds. Herman is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Meredith Wike, who scored 13 points along with two steals.
Freedom dropped their record down to 12-11 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Alexander Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which somehow isn't as good as their 19-5 record this season.
Freedom does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Alexander Central also has no future games currently scheduled.
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