Asheville School (Independent) was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-50 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles. The Blues were probably out for revenge after losing 72-47 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Several Blues players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ryann Hernandez, who posted 14 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaza Wilson, who had 13 points and six rebounds.
Blues
| 01/09/25 @ Rabun Gap-Nacoochee | 50-55 |
| 12/28/24 vs Grayson | 41-65 |
| 12/27/24 vs Richmond | 36-43 |
Even though they lost, Asheville School (Independent) smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in 17 consecutive matches.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee found their leader in sophomore Blanca Martinez, who went 6 of 7 on her way to 16 points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Emmie Moore, who went 5 of 11 on her way to 15 points.
Asheville School (Independent)'s defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-4. As for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, their record is now 12-5.
Asheville School (Independent) will head out to square off against York Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Asheville School (Independent) is facing York Prep at the right time seeing as York Prep is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, they will welcome Legacy Early College at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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