Montgomery Central lost against Union Academy two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Montgomery Central Timberwolves came up short against the Union Academy Cardinals, falling 58-32. While losing is never fun, the Timberwolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 378th, while the Cardinals are ranked 146th).
Union Academy had a senior duo take command as Paisley Boatright went 7 for 13 on her way to 17 points and eight rebounds and Ranon Suttle went 6 of 14 on her way to 18 points. The match was Suttle's seventh in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Marianna Shine, who posted eight points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Montgomery Central has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Union Academy, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
After both having extra time off, Montgomery Central and Southern Lee will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. As for Union Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 71-11 victory against Central on the 20th.
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