Basketball Recap: Ryder Block's Big Game Can't Quite Lead South Iredell over West Cabarrus

South Iredell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 54-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Cabarrus Wolverines. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 60-49 back in December of 2024.

Ryder Block

Points

11/22/24 vs North Iredell	22
01/24/25 vs West Cabarrus	21
01/07/25 @ Hickory Ridge	16
12/06/24 @ West Iredell	15
01/17/25 vs Lake Norman	12

South Iredell's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryder Block, who went 10 for 18 on his way to 21 points and seven boards. That's the most points Block has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tyrin Mann, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.

Even though they lost, South Iredell was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

South Iredell's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for West Cabarrus, their victory bumped their record up to 7-10.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Cox Mill the next time they take the court. South Iredell will host Cox Mill at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, while West Cabarrus will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.