River Mill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 31-26 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ascend Leadership Aviators. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Aviators earlier this season, when they won 31-26.
Gracie Wilson was River Mill's leading scorer, having posted 20 points. Wilson also led the team in rebounds with ten. Jovie Herring took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with three assists.
Ascend Leadership found their leader in freshman Kimari Cross, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 boards. Cross has been hot, having also posted three or more steals the last six times she's played. Elizabeth Fike was another key player, putting up two points and four steals.
River Mill's loss dropped their record down to 3-21. As for Ascend Leadership, their win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-17.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. River Mill will head out to take on Chatham Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ascend Leadership, they are taking a road trip to challenge Triangle Math & Science at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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