Olympic was the 51-48 winner over Berry when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The contest between the Olympic Trojans and the Berry Cardinals didn't end well, with the Olympic Trojans falling 63-47. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Trojans came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 81st, while the Cardinals are ranked 298th).
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was JD Terrell, who posted 14 points and five assists. De'Angelo Hall was another key player, putting up nine points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Olympic's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Berry, their win bumped their record up to 6-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Olympic will venture away from home to take on South Mecklenburg at 7:30 p.m. on January 24th. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (South Mecklenburg has won four straight at home, while Olympic won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Berry, they will head out to challenge Palisades at 7:30 p.m. on January 24th. Palisades is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.7 points per game this season.
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