There's no place like home for North Stanly, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They slipped by the Anson Bearcats 40-39 on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Comets also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
North Stanly was led to victory by Leah Frick and Shy'Mani Baskins. Frick posted nine points in addition to seven rebounds, while Baskins scored eight points along with 15 rebounds and five steals. What's more, Frick also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Sammie Lowder, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
North Stanly smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 22 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Several Bearcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Titiyanna Burns, who almost dropped a triple-double on 11 points, ten rebounds, and nine steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Za'Kiah Hixson, who had 13 points plus four steals.
North Stanly now has a winning record of 2-1.
North Stanly has already played their next matchup, a 45-34 win against Gray Stone Day on the 26th. As for Anson, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 43-27 loss against Montgomery Central on the 26th.
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