With Hobbton's effective field goal percentage at 100% and Lakewood's at 33% on Friday, the final result was to be expected on Friday. The Hobbton Wildcats were beaten by the Lakewood Leopards 66-21. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 63-22 two weeks ago.
Hobbton's loss came despite strong showings from Graci Barefoot and Aubree McLamb. Barefoot posted eight points, while McLamb scored seven points. That's the most points Barefoot has posted since back in February of 2024.
Lakewood found their leader in freshman Areona McKoy, who dropped a triple-double on 39 points, ten boards, and ten steals. McKoy is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jahmai Rich, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 14 rebounds.
Hobbton's loss was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Lakewood, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hobbton will welcome Union at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hobbton is facing Union at the right time seeing as Union is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Lakewood, they will face off against Neuse Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakewood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.8 points per game this season.
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