Basketball Recap: Carter Takes a Loss

Carter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 65-35 loss at the hands of the Pigeon Forge Tigers. The Green Hornets were down 52-26 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.

Carter's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marah Yeo, who went 5 for 12 en route to 11 points. Another player making a difference was Zoey Tolliver, who posted six points.

Green Hornets

Previous 3 Games

01/31/25 @ Pigeon Forge	35-65
01/30/25 vs Lenoir City	42-55
01/28/25 vs Seymour	45-51

Even though they lost, Carter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.

Carter's loss dropped their record down to 6-18. As for Pigeon Forge, they moved to 10-12 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.

Carter didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 46-42 defeat against Knoxville Central on the 4th. Pigeon Forge has also already played their next game, a 41-39 victory against Austin-East on the 4th.