It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Clover Garden School can now relate to. They lost 79-57 to the Washington County Panthers on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Grizzlies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 537th, while the Panthers are ranked 128th).
Washington County was led to victory by Christian Phelps and Brandon Carter Jr.. Phelps on his way to 24 points along with eight boards and five steals, while Carter Jr. en route to 21 points in addition to six assists and three steals. That's the most steals Phelps has posted since back in January. Nai'Jai Carter was another key player, putting up seven points.
Clover Garden School dropped their record down to 9-14 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Washington County, their win bumped their record up to 19-3.
Clover Garden School does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Washington County, they will face off against Chatham Charter on Friday. Washington County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.8 points per game this season.
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