It's playoff time, and Cherokee had no trouble coming through when it counted. They enjoyed a cozy 69-50 win over the Albemarle Bulldogs on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Braves sure are getting used to it with their 15th in a row.
Cherokee's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cecily 'Dvdaya' Swimmer, who posted 17 points in addition to six boards and three steals. 'Dvdaya' Swimmer has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 18 times she's played. Daisee Fourkiller-Raby was another key player, putting up 12 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Cherokee smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Braves
| 03/07/25 vs Albemarle | 69-50 |
| 03/04/25 vs Christ the King | 108-28 |
| 02/28/25 vs Carver | 78-29 |
| 02/25/25 vs Bradford Prep | 83-28 |
| 02/13/25 vs Swain County | 97-13 |
| + 23 more games |
Cherokee's victory was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 26-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 84.0 points over those games. As for Albemarle, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 25-5.
As of now, neither Cherokee nor Albemarle have any future games scheduled.
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