It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Charlotte Catholic Cougars had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Ragin' Bulls 58-33. Charlotte Catholic has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Blanca Thomas continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 22 points and 14 rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted 16 or more points the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Gracynn Gough, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds.
Sheree Gidney and Ma-kaela Gidney certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Gidney scored eight points, while Gidney scored nine points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Hickory Ridge struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only three offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Charlotte Catholic pulled down 16 offensive rebounds.
Charlotte Catholic pushed their record up to 24-4 with that victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 38.4 points. As for Hickory Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-6.
Charlotte Catholic will be playing in front of their home fans against Marvin Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Averaging 58 points so far this season, Charlotte Catholic's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Marvin Ridge better be ready for a challenge. Hickory Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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