Southside hadn't done well against Croatan recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Southside Seahawks secured a 52-46 W over the Croatan Cougars. The win was all the more spectacular given the Seahawks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 341st, while the Cougars are ranked 99th).
Southside's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lily McLean led the charge by going 7 for 13 on her way to 15 points and six rebounds. Tamya Smith was another key player, putting up 12 points and six rebounds.
Croatan's loss came despite strong showings from Leah Johnson and Neely McMannen. Johnson posted 11 points and five rebounds, while McMannen went 5 of 11 on her way to 15 points.
Southside has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Croatan, they moved to 6-1 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Southside will host Ayden - Grifton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Croatan, they will venture away from home to challenge Lejeune at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Croatan is facing Lejeune at the right time seeing as Lejeune is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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