The Ashe County Huskies pushed their score all the way to 55 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a hard 70-55 fall against Freedom. Ashe County has struggled against Freedom recently, as their match on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Ashe County had strong showings from Ian Graybeal, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Bryce Peters, who scored 14 points along with two steals. Blake Peters was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Ashe County has not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. As for Freedom, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ashe County will square off against Millers Creek Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Ashe County is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Millers Creek Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Freedom, they will challenge Watauga at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Watauga's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 11 contests.
