Carolina Day's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the International Community Comets by a score of 71-61. The score was all tied up 28-28 at the break, but the Wildcats were the better team in the second half.
Carolina Day's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aiden McAfee led the charge by going 7 for 11 on his way to 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Darian Durant-Maldonado, who posted 13 points and eight rebounds.
Despite the defeat, International Community saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Paxton Boaz dropped a double-double on 24 points and 11 assists. Those 11 assists set a new season-high mark for Boaz. Caleb Farrell was another key player, going 7 of 12 on his way to 15 points.
Carolina Day's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for International Community, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Carolina Day Wildcats face off against the Asheville Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for International Community, they will welcome Lake Mary Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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