C.B. Aycock takes loss despite strong performances from Keytah Kermode and Simone Hall

By Team Reports Mar 8, 2024, 6:54am

Recap: C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons vs. Cape Fear Colts

The C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons and the Cape Fear Colts squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but sadly the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons had to settle for second. They received a tough blow as they fell 69-54 to the Colts. C.B. Aycock's loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.

C.B. Aycock's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Simone Hall, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds, and Keytah Kermode who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Kermode has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrey Teasley, who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds and three steals.

Cape Fear's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayda Angel led the charge by dropping a double-double on 28 points and 11 rebounds. Angel is crushing the point category: she's posted at least 20 every time she's taken the court this season. Kayia Starling was another key contributor, scoring 23 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.

C.B. Aycock's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-13. As for Cape Fear, their win was their 15th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 27-1.

C.B. Aycock does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cape Fear, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Terry Sanford at 7:00 p.m. on March 8th. Cape Fear has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,332 points over their last 18 games.

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