Ashe County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were dealt an 86-48 loss at the hands of the Watauga Pioneers. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Kate Sears continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Watauga, shooting 7-for-12 from downtown and dropping a triple-double on 31 points, ten boards, and 14 assists. The contest was Sears' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Darner, who made all 5 shots she took racking up 11 points and three steals.
Ashe County's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Watauga, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashe County will face off against Alexander Central at 6:30 p.m. on January 31st. As for Watauga, they will take on Daniel Boone at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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