If the Richlands Wildcats were feeling good off their 45-25 takedown of the Dixon Bulldogs last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Richlands fell just short of Croatan by a score of 43-41. Richlands was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Croatan apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Richlands lost on Tuesday despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Mia Wells, who scored 13 points along with three steals. Wells has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last 12 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Stapleton, who scored 11 points along with three steals.
Croatan found their leader in underclassman Neely McMannen, who scored 24 points along with six rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points McMannen has scored all season. Marisa Cowley was another key contributor, scoring six points along with two steals.
Richlands dropped their record down to 11-10 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Croatan, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-9.
Richlands will head out on the road to square off against West Carteret at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. West Carteret will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Richlands surely won't give up without a fight. As for Croatan, they will head out on the road to challenge Swansboro at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Swansboro focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Tuesday.
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