Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Point). They claimed a resounding 70-34 win over the Forestview Jaguars. The Red Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 23 points or more this season.
South Point found their leader in freshman Sally Risk, who went 9 for 18 on her way to 19 points and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Risk has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Frank, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds.
South Point was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Forestview only racked up four assists.
Forestview's loss on Tuesday came despite strong showings from Sa'Ryah McCorkle and Amani Neely. McCorkle posted ten points in addition to seven boards and four blocks, while Neely put up eight points.
Red Raiders
| 01/07/25 @ Forestview | 70-34 |
| 01/03/25 @ Cox Mill | 55-44 |
| 12/28/24 vs Catawba Ridge | 51-26 |
| 12/27/24 vs Palisades | 47-35 |
| 12/20/24 vs Ashbrook | 69-46 |
| + 2 more games |
The victory was the seventh in a row for South Point, bringing their record for this year to 10-2. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.7 points per game. As for Forestview, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
South Point wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 44-36 defeat against Stuart W. Cramer on the 9th. As for Forestview, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Forestview Jaguars face off against the North Gaston Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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