Northside - Jacksonville had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 54-35 bruising from the New Hanover Wildcats. The loss continues a trend for the Monarchs in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost six in a row.
Madyson Wills and Kalese Mattocks certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Wills posted eight points and seven boards, while Mattocks earned eight points.
Leading New Hanover to victory were Justine McCague and Jazziyah Smith. McCague shot 54% from the field on her way to 22 points along with six rebounds and five steals, while Smith almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 14 boards. McCague has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Maleah Moses Braxton was another key player, going 6-for-12 en route to 12 points and seven rebounds.
Coming up, Northside - Jacksonville will venture away from home to challenge Ashley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Hanover, they will host Richmond Senior at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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