Basketball Recap: Blue Ridge Early College Drops Highest Score of Season Against Nantahala

Bobcats

Team Score

12/13/24 @ Nantahala	64
11/21/24 vs Shining Rock Classical Academy	49
12/06/24 @ Swain County	44
12/04/24 @ Shining Rock Classical Academy	44
11/18/24 @ Invest Collegiate Imagine	37

Blue Ridge Early College scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost to the Nantahala Hawks on the road by a 83-64 margin. The Bobcats just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Blue Ridge Early College's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Conor McCall, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 boards, and Isaiah Palestino, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. William Russell was another key player, putting up ten points along with seven assists and six rebounds.

Even though they lost, Blue Ridge Early College was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Blue Ridge Early College's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Nantahala, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blue Ridge Early College will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Andrews at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Nantahala, they will venture away from home to challenge Polk County at 6:00 p.m. on December 20th.