Basketball Recap: New Hanover Wildcats vs. Jack Britt Buccaneers
There's no place like home for New Hanover, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They blew past the Jack Britt Buccaneers 64-35 on Tuesday. That looming 64-35 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
New Hanover's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Maleah Moses Braxton, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Moses Braxton a new career-high in offensive rebounds (seven). Londyn Doughty was another key player, going 5 for 8 en route to 12 points plus five steals.
New Hanover was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jack Britt only posted five.
Several Buccaneers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alexia White, who earned 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alana Hines, who scored six points plus five rebounds.
New Hanover's record is now 3-1. As for Jack Britt, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the New Hanover Wildcats challenge the South View Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. New Hanover is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.2 points per game this season. As for Jack Britt, they will face off against Pinecrest at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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