Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Gaston). They wrapped up 2024 with a 55-36 win over the Cherryville Ironmen. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Leading North Gaston to victory were Sai White and Ranya Watkins. White went 13 of 22 en route to 30 points and four steals, while Watkins dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which White has scored at least a third of North Gaston's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Holmes, who posted six points along with five rebounds and three steals.
North Gaston was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since the start of last season.
When it comes to explaining why Cherryville lost on Saturday, don't look at Raylei Gidney. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 21 points and 20 boards.
Wildcats
| 12/28/24 @ Cherryville | 55-36 |
| 12/27/24 vs Lincolnton | 47-61 |
| 12/26/24 @ North Lincoln | 16-66 |
| 12/18/24 vs Huss | 15-62 |
| 12/13/24 @ Crest | 40-65 |
North Gaston's win ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-9. As for Cherryville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
North Gaston will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Stuart W. Cramer at 6:00 p.m. on January 7th. North Gaston has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Cherryville, they will take on Burns at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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