Vikings
| 11/19/24 vs NCSSM: Morganton | 54 |
| 02/10/25 @ NCSSM: Morganton | 47 |
| 12/17/24 vs Rosman | 46 |
| 01/29/25 @ Owen | 45 |
| 12/14/24 @ Harnett Central | 43 |
Avery County waltzed into their contest on Monday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They breezed past the Owen Warhorses to the tune of 53-20. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matches by 24 points or more this season.
Avery County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Marley Jones out in front who posted 11 points and four steals. What's more, Jones also posted an 80% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hallie Johnson, who put up 15 points.
Avery County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Despite the defeat, Owen saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mia Roland almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 14 boards. Roland has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times she's played.
Avery County's record now sits at 18-6. As for Owen, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-21 record this season.
Avery County didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 60-28 win against Mitchell on the 18th. Owen does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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