Cherokee is 10-0 against Blue Ridge Early College since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Cherokee Braves will challenge the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. Blue Ridge Early College took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Cherokee, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Cherokee didn't have too much trouble with Smoky Mountain as they won 85-69.
Meanwhile, a win for Blue Ridge Early College just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 95-44 loss at the hands of Swain County. The loss continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Maroon Devils: they've now lost eight in a row.
Blue Ridge Early College's defeat came about despite a quality game from Anthony Baumgarner, who went 7 for 15 en route to 15 points. Another player making a difference was William Russell, who scored seven points.
Cherokee's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Blue Ridge Early College, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Cherokee against Blue Ridge Early College in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 92-44 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Blue Ridge Early College's Ethan Henson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 13 rebounds. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for Cherokee to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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